Storytime Breakfast
Share a nice breakfast while listening to 'De Stem van Bever'.
Fenix takes part in the Nationale Voorleesontbijt during the Nationale Voorleesdagen. Join us for breakfast on Plein while Henna Goudzand Nahar reads aloud from 'Stem van de Bever'. This picture book is written for children aged 4 and up. Stichting Mano provides a breakfast buffet, which includes coffee and tea.
Voorleesdagen at Fenix
During the Nationale Voorleesdagen (21 January to 1 February), the focus is on reading aloud to young children (ages 0 to 6). Reading aloud helps children discover new words, understand stories more deeply, and develop empathy. At Fenix, we celebrate this with read-aloud sessions on Plein and, in the exhibition, offer a historical perspective on migration in children’s books from the twentieth century.
About De Stem van Bever
Henna Goudzand Nahar reads from her picture book 'De Stem van Bever'. Elephant and Pig have been friends for years. One day, Beaver comes to live near them, in a beautiful spot by the river. But Elephant and Pig would rather that Beaver did not settle there, because he is a stranger. No matter how hard Beaver tries, Elephant and Pig send him away.
After Beaver leaves, Elephant and Pig cannot understand why they continue to feel so sad. Was it wrong to send Beaver away? They regret what they did and ask Beaver to come back. Together, they build a house for Beaver, and they become the best of friends. The reading is in Dutch.
About Henna Goudzand Nahar
Henna Goudzand Nahar (Suriname, 1953) writes for both children and adults. She has published stories in Surinamese and Dutch magazines and has written children’s books and novels about Surinamese history and culture. Together with Michiel van Kempen, she adapted classic Surinamese-Dutch novels.
Over Stichting Mano
For the storytime breakfast, we work together with Stichting Mano. This foundation encourages people in Rotterdam to take part in society. They give people space to discover and use their talents. Their programmes focus on children, young people, newcomers, refugees and others for whom the path is sometimes less straightforward.
Children's books in the exhibition
This month, Fenix focuses on the Nationale Voorleesdagen. In the exhibition All Directions, you can see a selection of international (picture)books, ranging from Ludwig: De Kleine Landverhuizer from 1834 to Prinses Arabella from 2020. These books take you on a journey through time and show how stories about migration have been told to children over the years.
Visit All Directions.
Photo: titia hahne