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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. Introducing James
    01:39
    Introducing James
  3. How James got started
    03:33
    How James got started
  4. A pirate picture story
    10:15
    A pirate picture story
  5. Picturing Nessie
    04:01
    Picturing Nessie
  6. Q&A with James Mayhew
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    Q&A with James Mayhew
  7. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
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    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  8. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
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    The Great Storm Whale reading
  10. Respecting each other
    01:57
    Respecting each other
  11. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  12. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  13. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  14. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
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    How to Train Your Dragon reading
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