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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. Writing the Twitchers
    05:00
    Writing the Twitchers
  11. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  12. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  13. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  14. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  15. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  16. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  17. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  18. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  19. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
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