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Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
Catherine talks about the characters in her books and the real people who inspired them.
  1. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  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. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  12. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  13. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  14. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  15. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  16. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
  17. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  18. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  19. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  20. A question from Freya.
    01:00
    A question from Freya.
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