ABSTRACT
This chapter analyzes contemporary Danish visual narratives that challenge existing definitions of types of texts within children's literature studies. Some of these challenges may be related to the fact that an increasing number of picture books have older readers as their intended audience, which is reflected in developments in form as well as content. Other challenges may be linked to the fact that the picture book changes and develops in an interchange with other media and modes of expression. In the Scandinavian book market, a significant change is the publication of visual narratives that combine elements from traditional picture books for younger children and elements from comics or graphic novels. The chapter focuses on points of view and visual narrative strategies, including reflections on self-referential elements in the images. It discusses the concepts and definitions related to visual narratives for children and young adults, and illustrates how specific works challenge the existing conceptions.
