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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. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  11. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  12. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
  13. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
  14. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  15. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  16. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  17. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  18. Draw Along
    10:16
    Draw Along
  19. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
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