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Themes of books
Tom discusses why he focuses on feelings and emotions in his books.
  1. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  2. Poo communication
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    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
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    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
  12. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  13. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  14. Questions
    04:03
    Questions
  15. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
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  17. Respecting each other
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    Respecting each other
  18. Questions from schools
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    Questions from schools
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    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
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