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Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
Catriona and James explain why language is all about who we are.
  1. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  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. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  12. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  13. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  14. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  15. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  16. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
  17. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  18. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
  19. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  20. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
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