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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. Three pointers for writers
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    Three pointers for writers
  11. Reading from The Crossover
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    Reading from The Crossover
  12. Poetry is everywhere
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    Poetry is everywhere
  13. Draw Along
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    Draw Along
  14. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  15. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
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    04:25
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
  17. Read a long
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    Read a long
  18. Phil’s characters
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    Phil’s characters
  19. Questions from schools
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    Questions from schools
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