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Author Tom Fletcher writes Pudsey book for Children in Need

Front cover of Pudsey and the Thread of Hope, with a cartoon image of Pudsey and a young boy shown with their arms around each other. In the background are trees and children playing on swings. Penguin/PA Media

Children in Need is coming up on 14 November, and this year it's time to celebrate 40 years of Pudsey Bear!

To mark the very special occasion children's author Tom Fletcher is writing a book called Pudsey And The Thread Of Hope to help raise more money for the charity.

The story follows a young boy called Jai who is grieving his father.

Pudsey goes with Jai on a journey of healing, meeting other children who are connected by a golden thread of kindness.

Tom Fletcher performing with an electric guitar and microphone on a stand. He is standing with his arms outstretched in front of a colourful background on a screenGetty Images

As well as being an author, Tom is a famous musician

You might have read some of Tom's other book's including The Dinosaur That Pooped A Planet!, There's A Monster In Your Book, or The Christmasaurus series.

He has also a famous musician having been part of a band called McFly, and has written a musical about Paddington Bear.

Pudsey bear shown sitting in a radio studio

Pudsey was created in 1985 and is known for his yellow fur and colourful bandana!

For every paperback copy of the book sold in the UK and Ireland publisher Puffin will give £1 to BBC Children In Need.

Tom said he was "so excited to be asked to write this magical story that brings Pudsey and his wonderful qualities to life".

He added: "But everyone needs a thread of hope, and I hope that, together, through this book, we can raise money that helps provide support, connection, and care."