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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  12. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  13. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
  14. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  15. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  16. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  17. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  18. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  19. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  20. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
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