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Alastair’s influences
Alastair discusses the books and authors that inspired him
  1. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  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. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  12. Questions from schools
    05:22
    Questions from schools
  13. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  14. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  15. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  16. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  17. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  18. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  19. Storyboard
    03:26
    Storyboard
  20. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
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