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Persistence
Think about giving up on your dream? Sometimes it's good to be persistent.
  1. Persistence
    01:24
    Persistence
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
  12. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  13. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  14. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  15. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  16. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  17. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  18. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  19. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  20. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
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