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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. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  12. Our Tower reading
    06:12
    Our Tower reading
  13. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  14. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  15. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  16. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  17. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  18. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  19. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  20. Questions from schools
    07:37
    Questions from schools
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