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Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
Catriona and James explain why language is all about who we are.
  1. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  2. Sian Bevan introduces Jonny
    09:24
    Sian Bevan introduces Jonny
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    Video of the full event at the Scotish Book Trust

  3. Excellent Questions
    06:23
    Excellent Questions
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  4. Storytime
    09:54
    Storytime
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  5. How to draw a pirate
    12:27
    How to draw a pirate
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  6. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  7. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  8. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  9. Bear Moves
    02:28
    Bear Moves
  10. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
    04:07
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
  11. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
    04:25
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
  12. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  13. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  14. Questions from schools
    05:22
    Questions from schools
  15. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
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