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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. Bendy, bendy toothbrush
    03:49
    Bendy, bendy toothbrush
  3. Book titles
    03:49
    Book titles
  4. Going through the old photos
    06:17
    Going through the old photos
  5. Hand on the bridge
    02:21
    Hand on the bridge
  6. If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
    02:29
    If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
  7. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  8. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  9. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  10. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  11. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  12. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  13. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  14. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  15. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
  16. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
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