Is translating poems for children a child’s play? A linguistic analysis of the English translations of “Lokomotywa” by Julian Tuwim

The aim of the present article is to demonstrate challenges connected with translation children’s poetry, and offer a qualitative analysis different strategies employed in two English translations Polish poem for children “Lokomotywa” by Julian Tuwim. based on proposed Lawrence Venuti Peter Newmark. It focuses linguistic cultural differences between English, examines choices made translators, impact they may have had reception target language. comparison shows that although there be some limitations terms language culture, translators are able find suitable effective solutions simultaneously convey source text’s form content. conclusions placed at end paper summarise features both emphasise those which thanks likely live up expectations.