Barney turns 21 this year – and we're not talking about that purple television pseudo-dinosaur.

This Barney is the lead character in Dorothy Butler's children's series, My Brown Bear Barney. Dorothy Butler OBE is an internationally respected children's writer, bookstore founder and authority on chidlren's literature.

SunLive has three My Brown Bear Barney books to give away to three lucky readers, valued at $18.95 each.
To enter, email: [email protected] with the subject line "SunLive Teddy Book" and tell us why you love your favourite teddy bear.

This competition will be drawn August 7, 2009. One entry per person.