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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. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  12. Comics
    04:26
    Comics
  13. Respecting each other
    01:57
    Respecting each other
  14. What's Sputnik up to?
    00:32
    What's Sputnik up to?
  15. Draw Along
    10:16
    Draw Along
  16. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  17. Hercules Song
    01:56
    Hercules Song
  18. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  19. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  20. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
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