Planet Omar series

Step into the wacky world of Planet Omar, a delightfully comic, chapter book series bursting with heart, humour and everyday schoolkid adventures!

Perfect for readers aged 6 and up, the books feature lovable Omar, a highly imaginative Muslim boy, and his wonderful family and friends — plus a few dubious characters thrown in!

Written by IBC award-winner Zanib Mian and brought to life with quirky doodles and graphics by Nasaya Mafaridik and Kyan Cheng, these laugh-out-loud books are highly relatable for independent readers. They also provide a warm and authentic portrayal of Muslim family life, making them a standout choice for readers seeking books with Muslim characters.

From hunting down a secret school-project saboteur to investigating an alien abduction, Omar’s missions land him in all sorts of hilarious trouble as he tries to solve the mystery of the day.

The Planet Omar collection is a must-read for kids who love mystery, mischief and plenty of jokes!

Note: the use of various fonts in the series may pose challenges for readers with visual impairments or neurodivergent readers, particularly those with dyslexia.