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Themes of books
Tom discusses why he focuses on feelings and emotions in his books.
  1. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  2. Bendy, bendy toothbrush
    03:49
    Bendy, bendy toothbrush
  3. Book titles
    03:49
    Book titles
  4. Going through the old photos
    06:17
    Going through the old photos
  5. Hand on the bridge
    02:21
    Hand on the bridge
  6. If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
    02:29
    If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
  7. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  8. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  9. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  10. Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
    05:14
    Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
  11. Persistence
    01:24
    Persistence
  12. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  13. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  14. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  15. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  16. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
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