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- 1 2 3 "Ian Whybrow", Penguin Books.
- ↑ "Spring Is In The Air", Ian Whybrow – Writing for Happiness.
- ↑ "Home". harryandhisbucketfullofdinosaurs.com.
- ↑ Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs
- ↑ "Home". hampsteadtheatre.com.
