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Characters
Both authors agree that characters in their books can take on a life of their own
  1. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  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. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  12. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  13. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
  14. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  15. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  16. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  17. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  18. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  19. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  20. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
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