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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. Introducing James
    01:39
    Introducing James
  3. How James got started
    03:33
    How James got started
  4. A pirate picture story
    10:15
    A pirate picture story
  5. Picturing Nessie
    04:01
    Picturing Nessie
  6. Q&A with James Mayhew
    11:26
    Q&A with James Mayhew
  7. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  8. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  9. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  10. Storyboard
    03:26
    Storyboard
  11. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  12. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  13. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  14. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  15. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  16. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
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