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Stories and puzzles
Alastair talks about how he first got into writing books
  1. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  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
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  12. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  13. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  14. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  15. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  16. Bear Moves
    02:28
    Bear Moves
  17. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  18. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  19. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  20. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
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