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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. Sian Bevan introduces Jonny
    09:24
    Sian Bevan introduces Jonny
  3. Excellent Questions
    06:23
    Excellent Questions
  4. Storytime
    09:54
    Storytime
  5. How to draw a pirate
    12:27
    How to draw a pirate
  6. Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
    03:08
    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
  7. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
  8. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  9. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  10. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  11. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  12. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  13. Bear Moves
    02:28
    Bear Moves
  14. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  15. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
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