Portuguese Kid Stories Translation
Budget: $8 – $15 AUD
I have a collection of short children’s stories written in Brazilian Portuguese for the 3-5-year-old age group. I want polished English versions that keep the playful, educational spirit of the originals while remaining easy for preschoolers to follow when read aloud.
Each story is only a few pages long, but vocabulary, rhyme, and rhythm matter. Please capture the learning focus embedded in the text—simple counting, colours, basic emotions—without sounding like a direct, word-for-word substitution. I’m not entirely sure how many cultural idioms appear in the manuscripts, so when you spot a uniquely Brazilian reference, suggest a gentle adaptation or a brief footnote so the meaning isn’t lost on English-speaking kids.
Deliverables
• Final English text for each story, ready for picture-book layout (Microsoft Word or Google Docs).
• A short translator’s note per story highlighting any cultural tweaks or wordplay choices.
I’ll send the first story as a sample; if the tone is right we can move on to the full set. Looking forward to seeing how you bring these tales to life for young English readers.
Each story is only a few pages long, but vocabulary, rhyme, and rhythm matter. Please capture the learning focus embedded in the text—simple counting, colours, basic emotions—without sounding like a direct, word-for-word substitution. I’m not entirely sure how many cultural idioms appear in the manuscripts, so when you spot a uniquely Brazilian reference, suggest a gentle adaptation or a brief footnote so the meaning isn’t lost on English-speaking kids.
Deliverables
• Final English text for each story, ready for picture-book layout (Microsoft Word or Google Docs).
• A short translator’s note per story highlighting any cultural tweaks or wordplay choices.
I’ll send the first story as a sample; if the tone is right we can move on to the full set. Looking forward to seeing how you bring these tales to life for young English readers.