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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
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    03:49
    Bendy, bendy toothbrush
  3. Book titles
    03:49
    Book titles
  4. Going through the old photos
    06:17
    Going through the old photos
  5. Hand on the bridge
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    Hand on the bridge
  6. If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
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    If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
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    It Does Matter
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    05:51
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    Characters and Themes
  11. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
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    08:13
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    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
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    About Our Tower
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