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D is for Dialogue
Ross tells us about the importance of dialogue in his books.
  1. D is for Dialogue
    03:04
    D is for Dialogue
  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. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  12. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
  13. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  14. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  15. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
  16. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  17. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  18. Draw Goldy the Gecko
    04:43
    Draw Goldy the Gecko
  19. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  20. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
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