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With author and pianist Joana Gama
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The Loja de Serralves at Time Out Market Porto invites all children and their families to join a new Story Hour with the author and pianist Joana Gama.
In this special session, Joana Gama will share two of her enchanting children’s books — Birds & Mushrooms and Trees Don’t Have Legs to Walk — in a magical moment that combines storytelling, music, and imagination.
What to expect:
• A poetic and immersive narrative, brought to life by the author through music and the delicate sound of the toy piano.
• Interactive moments that spark curiosity, creativity, and a love of reading.
• Beautiful music and illustrations accessible via QR codes.
About the books:
Birds & Mushrooms
Through a sensitive, musical narrative, Joana Gama transports readers to a world where trees, birds, and mushrooms intertwine in magical stories. Inspired by the Greek philosopher Anaxagoras’s idea that “Everything is in everything,” the author invites us to reflect on the deep connections among all living beings — and how small things can have great impact.
Trees Don’t Have Legs to Walk
Have you ever noticed that trees stay in the same place from the moment they are planted? Unlike us, who travel and explore the world, trees remain rooted where they were born — yet each one holds extraordinary stories. Some trees are homes, some have inspired crowds, and others even helped send materials to the moon!
In this literary concert, Joana Gama invites us to discover the fascinating world of trees, accompanied by the delicate sounds of her toy piano.
A unique experience blending storytelling, music, and imagination — perfect for families who love to explore the world through words and sound.
Related
Joana Gama (Braga, 1983) is a Portuguese pianist who is involved in multiple solo projects and collaborations in the fields of cinema, dance, theatre, photography and music. Moved by music and the stories it carries, or can carry, Joana Gama endeavours to give concerts and performances that express her interests and affinities. Fascinated by the idea of music that is almost silence, or music that invites contemplation, she has performed music by Erik Satie, John Cage, Federico Mompou and Hans Otte in recent years. Aware of the importance of ecology, he has two performances for children which, through music, alert them to the importance and, simultaneously, the fascination that trees, birds and mushrooms can bring to our lives.
Image: © Vera Marmelo