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Michael Rosen discusses how he came up with the titles for his books.
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  2. Bendy, bendy toothbrush
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  3. Going through the old photos
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  4. Hand on the bridge
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  5. If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
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  6. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
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    Have a go!
  8. Themes of The Infinite
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    Themes of The Infinite
  9. Diving Poem
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    Diving Poem
  10. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
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    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  11. Characters and Themes
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    Characters and Themes
  12. The right words in the right order
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    The right words in the right order
  13. Final thoughts
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    Final thoughts
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    The Great Storm Whale reading
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