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Are Anthropomorphic characters in a story book OK for Muslims, and may the books contain images of them?

Hi!
I am presently writing a youth / young-adult fiction story about the birds of a fictive estate in Victorian Era England.

The whole plot line revolves around kindness, decorum, civility, sharing, and resolving disputes between the various birds, who speak posh British, and wear fine clothing.

Could this book sell in Muslim countries? And what about my water-colour images of the characters? Is that OK?

Please advise me.
Thanks!

As Salaamu Alaykum
Wood Pigeon
 
wa alaykum assalam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh,
I don't know from an Islamic jurisprudential perspective, but I think it's an interesting idea and it would definitely be a book worth reading.
 
Alaykum as‑salaam wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātih,
Thank you for your encouragement!
I am 67 and retired, and spend most of my time observing and caring for the many birds, who visit my garden, ground-level balcony, and my pergola for berry brambles on the balcony. Of course all my various birds indeed have their own personalities and quirks. Therefore I named a few, and the cute little Marsh Tit became my main character 'Sir Marshley Marsh Tit'.

Being that not all birds get along, or are cruel to one another, Sir Marshley holds court at the feeder, and is Judge and Diplomat, but he always handles the perpatrators in a kind way, as in finishing school.

The story takes place in 1885 Norfolk England, and all the birds have Victorian manorisms and posh speach.

I intended it for older children or young adults, but adults and seniors would love reading it too.

It shall be an A5 hardcover book with 30 chapters, but I am presently stuck on chapter 16, and need fresh ideas.
I'm shooting for 30 chapters, so that the readers indeed do get their money's worth. After all it shall be in the 20 € range, which only leaves with with 4 € per book profit.

The original Sir Marshley left, Bob Blue Tit right


Sir Marshley Marsh Tit


So, please wish me luck!
As Salaamu Alaykum!
Wood Pigeon