Abstract
In this paper, we analyse ways of transposing emotionally delicate/traumatic content and their immersion within the (assumed) discourse of children’s literature, using the genre of wordless picture books as an example. The first part of the paper introduces theoretical perspectives on the challenges of incorporating war themes into children’s literature, as well as the genre-specific characteristics of wordless picture books. Given that the treatment of war themes in wordless picture books has not been extensively explored in academic discussions, the central focus of the paper revolves around two case studies: Why? (1995) (Warum?) by Nikolai Popov and The Yellow Butterfly (2022) (Жовтий метелик) by Oleksandr Shatokhin. The research aims to demonstrate the significance of wordless picture books as a medium that enables both young and adult readers to gain a deeper understanding of the traumatic experience of war. This is achieved through the narrativization of emotions within the wordless picture books and by fostering empathy towards (fictional) victims.
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