Trim Board-Book Word Count - 30/05/2026 18:05 EDT"

I have a finished board-book manuscript that simply runs too long for tiny attention spans. It’s aimed at toddlers roughly 2 – 4 years old and I want every page to feel playful and entertaining while keeping a gentle, consistent rhyme. What I need from you is a thoughtful edit that cuts the excess words yet preserves the story arc, rhythm and sense of fun. Please keep the language age-appropriate, maintain the existing rhyme scheme (or improve it where you spot a stumble), and be mindful of page turns common to a standard 12–14 spread board book. Additionally, the book playfully teaches ski skills in a fun and engaging way. Deliverables • A tightened manuscript in Google Docs showing tracked changes, plus a clean copy ready for layout. • A brief note explaining any substantial changes to cadence or vocabulary so I can follow the logic. I need help urgently with a contest due date, June 5th. I’ll be here to answer questions about tone, character voice, or spread count. Looking forward to seeing how you streamline the text while keeping the bounce and charm intact.