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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. 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. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  8. Storyboard
    03:26
    Storyboard
  9. Questions from schools
    06:06
    Questions from schools
  10. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  11. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  12. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  13. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  14. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  15. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
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    Konnie’s Favourite Character
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