Tom Fletcher, finest referred to as a member of McFly, has introduced that he has teamed up with BBC Youngsters in Want and writer Puffin forward of this yr’s charity enchantment present
A “particular collaboration” has been introduced this week. It comes forward of this yr’s Youngsters in Want enchantment present in lower than two months, with a bunch of celebrities anticipated to be concerned within the televised fundraising occasion.
It has now been revealed that Tom Fletcher, 40, is teaming up with BBC Youngsters in Want and writer Puffin for the event. The McFly singer has written a brand new image e-book, Pudsey and the Thread of Hope, that options illustrations by Joris Bergmans and is because of be launched in November.
Tom, who has written quite a few books for youngsters in recent times, is supporting the Problem Your self marketing campaign for this yr’s enchantment. He is stated to have taken on the problem to create “one thing really particular” and labored on a narrative embodying “the spirit of the charity and its iconic mascot”.
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His “magical and shifting” new e-book is claimed to have fun 40 years of Pudsey’s legacy in addition to the charity’s “very important work supporting youngsters and younger folks throughout the UK”. The BBC has shared that for each paperback offered within the UK and Eire, £1 might be donated to Youngsters in Want.
Pudsey and the Thread of Hope follows Jai, a toddler navigating grief after the lack of his father. He is stated to embark on a journey of “therapeutic and hope” with Pudsey. A synopsis teases: “Alongside the way in which, they meet different youngsters linked by a golden thread of kindness, discovering the transformative energy of friendship, braveness and love.”
Tom stated: “I used to be so excited to be requested to put in writing this magical story that brings Pudsey and his fantastic qualities to life on the web page. Throughout the UK, youngsters and younger individuals are dealing with unimaginable challenges with out anybody to show to.”
The musician expressed hope over elevating cash by way of the venture. He stated: “However everybody wants a thread of hope, and I hope that, collectively, by way of this e-book, we are able to increase cash that helps present assist, connection, and care – when it issues most.”
Claire Hoyle, Chief Campaigns & Engagement Officer at BBC Youngsters in Want, stated: “Pudsey has all the time been an emblem of hope and resilience for youngsters throughout the UK. Pudsey and the Thread of Hope superbly captures the spirit of what we stand for – serving to youngsters really feel seen, supported and empowered. We’re thrilled to see Pudsey’s story dropped at life in such a heartfelt approach.”
Joe Marriott, picture-book writer at Puffin stated: “Puffin is thrilled to be publishing this magical story from the creativeness of beloved storyteller Tom Fletcher. We’re proud to be working with Tom to assist increase consciousness of the fantastic and essential work that Youngsters in Want do, and to be sharing this heartwarming and hopeful story.”
It is not the primary time that Tom has collaborated with Youngsters in Want. Final yr, he designed the official t-shirt for the 2024 enchantment along with his spouse Giovanna Fletcher, with the couple reworking the t-shirt right into a “band-style tee”.
Tom stated on the time: “When myself and Gi obtained the decision to design this yr’s BBC Youngsters In Want T-shirt, we jumped on the alternative. It was so enjoyable to reimagine what the long-lasting Pudsey tee might appear to be if we remodeled it right into a band-style tee celebrating all of the ‘finest bits’ of this wonderful charity.”
Pudsey and the Thread of Hope might be launched in paperback on November 6, with the e-book now out there to pre-order. BBC Youngsters in Want 2025’s enchantment present will then be broadcast on November 14.
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