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Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
Catherine talks about the characters in her books and the real people who inspired them.
  1. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  2. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  11. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  12. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  13. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  14. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  15. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  16. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
  17. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  18. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  19. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
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