Zanibs schrijven is diep persoonlijk en poëtisch, en weerspiegelt een levenslange passie voor de kunst van woorden. Vanaf jonge leeftijd vond ze betekenis en expressie in rijmpjes en poëzie, waarbij ze alles vastlegde wat haar raakte. Haar zorgvuldig bewaarde oeuvre, dat meer dan vijfentwintig jaar omspant, toont een aanhoudende toewijding aan literaire expressie.
In this fourth installment, Omar and his friends embark on a new heroic adventure filled with creativity and excitement. As a Muslim boy with a vivid imagination, Omar navigates challenges that allow him to showcase his bravery and resourcefulness. The series is known for its engaging illustrations and relatable themes, making it an inspiring read for middle-grade audiences.
The third hilarious book from the amazing brain of Omar! The combination of Zanib Mian's hilarious text and Nasaya Mafaridik's fantastic cartoon-style illustrations make the PLANET OMAR series absolutely perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid.
The fourth hilarious book from the amazing brain of Omar! The combination of Zanib Mian's hilarious text and fantastic cartoon-style illustrations make the PLANET OMAR series absolutely perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid.
The fifth brilliant book from the amazing world of Omar! The combination of Zanib Mian's hilarious text and fantastic cartoon-style illustrations make the PLANET OMAR series absolutely perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid.
Welcome, readers, to the imaginative brain of Omar! The combination of Zanib Mian's hilarious text and Nasaya Mafaridik's fantastic cartoon-style illustrations make the PLANET OMAR series absolutely perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid.
Featuring a Muslim boy with a vibrant imagination, this middle-grade debut explores themes of identity and creativity. As he navigates his world, the protagonist's unique perspective brings to life his dreams and challenges, making for an engaging and relatable story. The narrative highlights cultural experiences and the importance of self-expression, appealing to young readers seeking diverse voices in literature.
A World Book Day 2021 story from Zanib Mian with hilarious cartoon-style illustrations. Laugh out loud with Omar and his amazing imagination! Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid. One of Omar's best friends, Daniel, has a little sister who goes to hospital regularly. He usually finds it easy to cheer her up when she's there, but this time he feels he needs to do something extra special. Enter Omar and their other best friend Charlie to help with Operation Kind! The boys try to come up with the perfect surprise for Suzy, and when they find out her favourite author is in the UK for just one day it feels like it was meant to be. Can the boys overcome all of the ridiculous obstacles that get thrown in their path and face their fears, in a race against time to get a signed copy of the book for Suzy?
Welcome back to Planet Omar! The second book in Zanib Mian's laugh-out-loud series, with amazing cartoon-style illustrations from Nasaya Mafaridik. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid. * Chosen asThe Times Children's Book of the Week: 'Mian's gentle mixing of humour and Muslim tradition is fresh and necessary' * Omar and his friends have been saving up their pocket money for ages so they can have the world's most epic Nerf Blaster battle. But when Omar discovers that his mosque is in trouble, they decide to donate their pennies to help save it. Then they try to raise some more money by: Doing some chores (boorrring) Selling some home-made cookies (deeelicious) Holding a talent contest (YESSSSSSS) Everything goes PERFECTLY until the money mysteriously goes missing. Can they work out who has taken it in time to stop the mosque closing down? And what exactly is Omar's sister Maryam hiding in her room...? *Zanib Mian is a World Book Day author for 2021 with her Planet Omar title, Operation Kind.* Have you read the first book in the series, Accidental Trouble Magnet? Love Reading 4 Kids called it 'irresistible reading'!
The story revolves around twins Maysa and Musa Malik, who, despite being complete opposites, form an unbeatable duo in their quest to solve mysteries. Their contrasting personalities add depth to their adventures, making it an engaging read for fans of humor and friendship, akin to the styles of Planet Omar and Tom Gates.
This book reaches out to the insecurities of young children and makes it clear that those around them will keep them safe. All the characters are afraid of something different. The rhyming prose impart an empowering story of overcoming fears,and also helps children both recognize and embrace the world's expanding ethnic diversities.