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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. 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. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  11. We are all storytellers
    05:27
    We are all storytellers
  12. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  13. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  14. Questions from schools
    06:06
    Questions from schools
  15. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  16. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  17. Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
    05:38
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
  18. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  19. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
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