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Characters
Both authors agree that characters in their books can take on a life of their own
  1. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  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. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  11. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  12. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  13. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
  14. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  15. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  16. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  17. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  18. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  19. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
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