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Characters
Both authors agree that characters in their books can take on a life of their own
  1. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  2. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  11. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  12. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  13. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  14. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  15. Draw Along
    10:16
    Draw Along
  16. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  17. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  18. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  19. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
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