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Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
Catherine talks about the characters in her books and the real people who inspired them.
  1. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  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. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  12. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  13. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  14. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
  15. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  16. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
  17. The World of the Wolf Queen
    04:14
    The World of the Wolf Queen
  18. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  19. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  20. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
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