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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. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
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    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  11. Characters
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    Characters
  12. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  13. Dealing with Racists
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    Dealing with Racists
  14. Orion Lost reading
    02:48
    Orion Lost reading
  15. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
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    03:44
    Box Yourself
  17. D is for Dialogue
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    D is for Dialogue
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    Konnie’s Love of Science
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