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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. Stories are people
    01:59
    Stories are people
  12. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  13. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  14. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  15. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  16. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  17. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  18. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  19. Questions from schools
    06:15
    Questions from schools
  20. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
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