Sculpting ideas into stories with Andy Griffiths

SUBJECTS:  English

YEARS:  F–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–8

Watch this clip to learn how Andy Griffiths turns his ideas into stories.

In particular, listen to the way Andy describes how his collaboration with illustrator Terry Denton works.

Now team up with a friend or family member and take on the roles of author and illustrator. What ideas can you come up with by working together?

Try writing and illustrating a new story, then swap roles and do it again!

Production Date: 2015

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