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The life of Matthew Henson
Matthew Henson was a black polar explorer who is little known in the UK.
  1. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  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 the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  8. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
  9. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  10. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  11. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
  12. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  13. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  14. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  15. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  16. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
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