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Bendy, bendy toothbrush
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Michael Rosen performs his poem about a bendy, bendy toothbrush.
  1. Bendy, bendy toothbrush
    03:49
    Bendy, bendy toothbrush
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  2. Book titles
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    Book titles
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  3. Going through the old photos
    06:17
    Going through the old photos
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  4. Hand on the bridge
    02:21
    Hand on the bridge
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  5. If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
    02:29
    If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
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  6. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  7. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  8. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  9. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  10. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  11. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  12. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  13. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  14. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  15. Slugs and Brain Pâté
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    Slugs and Brain Pâté
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