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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. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  12. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  13. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  14. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  15. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  16. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  17. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  18. Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
    05:38
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
  19. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
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    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
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