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Alastair’s influences
Alastair discusses the books and authors that inspired him
  1. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  2. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  12. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  13. Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
    03:08
    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
  14. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  15. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  16. A question from Freya.
    01:00
    A question from Freya.
  17. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  18. Prez
    01:14
    Prez
  19. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  20. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
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