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A sudden idea
Frank tells us how the idea for Sputnik came to him.
  1. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  2. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  3. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  4. Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
    06:44
    Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
  5. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  6. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  7. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
  8. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  9. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  10. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  11. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  12. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  13. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  14. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  15. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  16. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  17. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  18. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  19. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  20. About Our Tower
    04:05
    About Our Tower
  21. Scrapbooks and plans
    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
  22. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
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