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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  12. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  13. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  14. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  15. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  16. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  17. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  18. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  19. Writing Fiction
    01:29
    Writing Fiction
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