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Alastair’s influences
Alastair discusses the books and authors that inspired him
  1. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  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. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  11. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  12. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  13. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  14. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  15. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  16. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  17. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  18. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  19. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
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