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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. Introducing Liz Pichon
    02:09
    Introducing Liz Pichon
  3. Tom Gates and his mates
    04:05
    Tom Gates and his mates
  4. Meet the Gates
    02:18
    Meet the Gates
  5. Through the keyhole
    01:18
    Through the keyhole
  6. Monster draw
    05:42
    Monster draw
  7. Reading
    03:48
    Reading
  8. Doodle with Liz
    09:19
    Doodle with Liz
  9. Questions
    06:13
    Questions
  10. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  11. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  12. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  13. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  14. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  15. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
  16. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  17. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  18. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  19. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
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