A storytelling Bear,

Starring Your Child


All played in YOUR voice

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An 18 Inch Cuddly Teddy Bear…


That plays stories where your Child is the Star.

All played in your voice.

No Skills needed!


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For Sarah


"Sarah is a big helper, loves the trampoline and playing with her cats."



"This bear is incredible. I just had to answer some questions and record a short clip of the my voice. Sarah LOVES her nana bear!"


-Beth R (Sarah's Nana)


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For Parker



"I loved when Parker came to visit me in Florida, he's a great swimmer. Memaw and Jesus love him so much."


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Amazing Parker


Parker, my sunshine, so joyful and sweet,
With hugs full of love, you make life complete.
You swim like the dolphins, you laugh and you play,
On bright forest trails, we wander all day.

Loved by 1,000+ families
A forever keepsake where they're the star of every story.
Squeeze the bear — and they hear your voice telling it.
So they can hug you anytime.
$99$199Easter Sale
Offer expires March 17
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Free 4–7 Day Shipping · No skills required · Ages 3+


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Three steps to the most personalized gift
1
Tell us about your loved one
Share their name, age, and a few things they love. Takes two minutes.
2
Record your voice
Read a short script on your phone. No singing, no writing, no tech skills needed. Just your voice, as it is.
3
We ship their bear
Shipped from Chicago, arrives in 4–7 days. Every time they hug their bear, they'll hear your voice tell stories where they're the star.
$99$199Easter Sale
Offer expires March 17
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Loved by families who want to be there, even when they can’t.

For Sarah


"Sarah is a big helper, loves the trampoline and playing with her cats"



"This bear is incredible. I just had to answer some questions and record a short clip of the my voice. Sarah LOVES her nana bear!"


-Beth R (Sarah's Nana)


$99 Free 4-7 Day Shipping

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Why BeThereBear?
There's nothing else
quite like this.
Build-A-Bear is a fun toy.
BeThereBear is a voice keepsake that lasts a lifetime.
VOICE
4 full stories in your voice
Build-A-Bear: 1 clip, up to 30 seconds
ONE OF A KIND
They're the main character
Build-A-Bear: None
STORIES
4 one-of-a-kind stories
Build-A-Bear: No stories
PLAYS
Hug to play, no screens
Build-A-Bear: Press paw, repeats same clip
LASTS
Forever — charger included
Build-A-Bear: Pay to recharge


It's as Easy as 1,2,3

1.Personalize Your Bear

1.Personalize

Your Bear


Share details about your loved one – their favorite things, hobbies, and cherished memories. We use this to personalize the stories and poems.

Time: 2 minutes


Share details about your loved one – their favorite things, hobbies, and cherished memories.

We use this to personalize the stories and poems.

Time: 2 minutes

2.Record your voice

2.Record your voice




Record a 60 second clip of your voice so your bear sounds like you! We provide a script to read.

Time: 60 seconds.




Record a 60 second clip of your voice so your bear sounds like you!


We provide a script to read.

Time: 60 seconds.

3.Receive your bear


3.Receive your bear


We handcraft unique stories and poems where your loved one is the hero.

These personalized stories are brought to life in your voice, played from an adorable bear they’ll treasure forever.

4-7 days free shipping from Chicago, Illinois.

We handcraft unique stories and poems where your loved one is the hero.

These personalized stories are brought to life in your voice, played from an adorable bear they’ll treasure forever.

The Original BeThereBear


(524)

(624)

> 5 Minutes of personalized poems and stories .

All played in your loved one's voice

18" Luxurious, Soft Bear

Free 4-7 day shipping

Charging cable included. No Batteries needed

No Screens or Apps. Just hug to play.

We will email you a sample poem to review

before we ship the bear.

Start My Bear


You will personalize your bear after purchase

No skills required. Ages 3+.

The Original BeThereBear

Bring Your BeThereBear Home

Bring Your BeThereBear Home


Each bear is a One-of-a-kind keepsake. Every time you hug your bear you'll hear a personalized story in your loved one's voice.

The Original BeThereBear

(524)

> 5 Minutes of personalized poems and stories .

All played in your voice

18" Luxurious, Soft Bear

Free 4-7 day shipping

Charging cable included. No Batteries needed

No Screens or Apps. Just hug to play.

Start For Free


You will personalize your bear after purchase

No skills required. Ages 3+.


$99 Free 4-7 Day Shipping

Start My Bear


Popular Questions


What ages are BeThereBears For?

BeThereBears are for ages 3+. The stories in each bear are personalized based on the age and relationship of the recipient.

How long does shipping take?

Each bear is shipped from Chicago and will be at your door in 4-7 days. All shipping is free.

How much does it cost?

For a limited time you can bring your bear home for $69. The normal price is $89.

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"I loved when Parker came to visit me in Florida, he's a great swimmer. Memaw and Jesus love him so much."


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> 5 Minutes of personalized poems and stories.

All played in your voice

18" Luxurious, Soft Bear

Free 4-7 day shipping

Charging cable included.

No Screens or Apps. Just hug to play.

100% Happiness Guarantee.

No singing or writing skills required.

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You will personalize your bear after purchase

No skills required. Ages 3+.

Betty Edgar



This bear is such a blessing. I got one for myself after hubby passed. Even though he's gone, hearing new stories about our love every month is magical

Christie F



I always wised my daughter got to meet her Nonna, she would have loved her SO much. With her Nonna bear it's like Nonna is growing up with her.

Trina Singh



My son absolutely loves his bear and stories.

Mandy R



I'm so glad Nonna got Kyle this bear before she passed. He will cherish it forever.

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Jane Tylers



I've always been daddy's girl and when he left this earth I was so lost. But hearing his voice again made things os much easier

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Donna Thomas



Hubby passed suddenly, my kids were so lost. Now they get to hear new stories every month in Dad's voice - all about them. They love their bear.


Verified Reviews

Beth Edwards



I just ordered this for one of my grandsons. It's the cutest present ever!! I absolutely love the sayings they put in my bear in my own voice. I started dialysis a year ago and thought this bear would be a great gift! Now time to order one for my other grandson 😊 THANK YOU SO MUCH BETHEREBEAR! #BETHEREBEAR

Christie F



Best gift in the whole world

Trina Singh



My son absolutely loves his bear and stories. It's perfect when I have to work late and can't be there for bedtime stories.

Dina Mills-Hourlland



Mandy R



I'm so glad Nonna got Kyle this bear before she passed. He will cherish it forever.

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Gina Hudson



I bought this for my five year old great granddaugther and she loves it!

Martin L



My wife LOVED the bear I got her for our anniversary. She said it was the most thoughtful gift she's ever gotten.

Janice Tripp



SO happy with our "Nana Bear"! Ordered for my special needs granddaughter using my voice (she loves her Nana)! Arrived in a very timely manner. They did an awesome job her "story" with the info supplied. Highly recommend. Thank you for creating a wonderful keepsake!

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Deborah Thorton



I just received mine, for my grandson …. it is gorgeous! It is a fantastic gift ! ❤️


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