Holland Publishing
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Holland Publishing PLC is an independent UK publishing house specializing in children's activity, sticker and colouring books. The company is based in Woodford Green
, Essex
, United Kingdom
. The company was formed in 1980 by husband and wife, Bill and Sheila Holland.
The company was one of the first publishers to sell children's books into non-traditional markets such as Tesco
and other supermarkets. Bill Holland died in November 2004, having worked full-time until the age of 74 and with over 60 years experience in the toy and publishing industries.
The business is now managed by his son, Jonathan Holland.
The company is a member of the Equitoy Equitoy Trade Association and is committed to adhere to the association's Code of Conduct.
Among the series published by the company are Doodle Design, Learning is Fun, Colouring is Fun, Puzzle Zone and Stickers are Fun as well as children's jigsaw
s. Aside from its own list, the company
works with many leading UK retailers and consumer products companies to create own label books and stationery
ranges.
In November 2008 the company achieved Forest Stewardship Council
(FSC)accreditation. The company has made a clear commitment to prioritising the use of forest-friendly FSC paper in its future publications through its updated Environmental Policy Statement
In March 2009 the company launched its Little Star Creations imprint, focusing on licensed products at the London Book Fair
. In November 2009 it said that its move into licensing would grow its sales by 51% over three years.
The company has since won notable new licenses to its Little Star Imprint, including Waybuloo
, Big and Small, Dora the Explorer
, Peppa Pig
, Mr. Men
, Groovy Chick and The Little Princess for various products including children's headphones and magnetic height charts.
Woodford Green
Woodford Green, formerly in the county of Essex, is part of the North East London suburb of Woodford, on the edge of Epping Forest, mostly within the London Borough of Redbridge with a small part on the western side of the green within the London Borough of Waltham Forest .-History:Woodford Green...
, Essex
Essex
Essex is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England, and one of the home counties. It is located to the northeast of Greater London. It borders with Cambridgeshire and Suffolk to the north, Hertfordshire to the west, Kent to the South and London to the south west...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. The company was formed in 1980 by husband and wife, Bill and Sheila Holland.
The company was one of the first publishers to sell children's books into non-traditional markets such as Tesco
Tesco
Tesco plc is a global grocery and general merchandise retailer headquartered in Cheshunt, United Kingdom. It is the third-largest retailer in the world measured by revenues and the second-largest measured by profits...
and other supermarkets. Bill Holland died in November 2004, having worked full-time until the age of 74 and with over 60 years experience in the toy and publishing industries.
The business is now managed by his son, Jonathan Holland.
The company is a member of the Equitoy Equitoy Trade Association and is committed to adhere to the association's Code of Conduct.
Among the series published by the company are Doodle Design, Learning is Fun, Colouring is Fun, Puzzle Zone and Stickers are Fun as well as children's jigsaw
Jigsaw puzzle
A jigsaw puzzle is a tiling puzzle that requires the assembly of numerous small, often oddly shaped, interlocking and tessellating pieces.Each piece usually has a small part of a picture on it; when complete, a jigsaw puzzle produces a complete picture...
s. Aside from its own list, the company
Company
A company is a form of business organization. It is an association or collection of individual real persons and/or other companies, who each provide some form of capital. This group has a common purpose or focus and an aim of gaining profits. This collection, group or association of persons can be...
works with many leading UK retailers and consumer products companies to create own label books and stationery
Stationery
Stationery has historically meant a wide gamut of materials: paper and office supplies, writing implements, greeting cards, glue, pencil case etc.-History of stationery:...
ranges.
In November 2008 the company achieved Forest Stewardship Council
Forest Stewardship Council
The Forest Stewardship Council is an international not-for-profit, multi-stakeholder organization established in 1993 to promote responsible management of the world’s forests. Its main tools for achieving this are standard setting, independent certification and labeling of forest products...
(FSC)accreditation. The company has made a clear commitment to prioritising the use of forest-friendly FSC paper in its future publications through its updated Environmental Policy Statement
In March 2009 the company launched its Little Star Creations imprint, focusing on licensed products at the London Book Fair
London Book Fair
The London Book Fair is a large book-publishing trade fair held annually, usually in April, in London, England. The London Book Fair has grown in size and importance in recent years, and 23,000 publishers, booksellers, literary agents, librarians, media and industry suppliers from over 100...
. In November 2009 it said that its move into licensing would grow its sales by 51% over three years.
The company has since won notable new licenses to its Little Star Imprint, including Waybuloo
Waybuloo
Waybuloo is a pre-school British and Canadian children's television series originally created by Dan Good and Absolutely Cuckoo. It was commissioned by Michael Carrington at the BBC, and first aired on CBeebies in May 2009. The 100-episode show is filmed by the Foundation in Glasgow and animated...
, Big and Small, Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer is an American animated television series created by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh, and Eric Weiner. Dora the Explorer became a regular series in 2000. The show is carried on the Nickelodeon cable television network, including the associated Nick Jr. channel. It aired on CBS until...
, Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig is a British animated television series created directed and produced by Astley Baker Davies and distributed by eOne Entertainment. To date, three series have been aired. It is shown in 180 territories.-Background:...
, Mr. Men
Mr. Men
Mr. Men is a series of 49 children's books by Roger Hargreaves commencing in 1971. Two of these books were not published in English. The series features characters with names such as Mr. Tickle and Mr. Happy who have personalities based on their names...
, Groovy Chick and The Little Princess for various products including children's headphones and magnetic height charts.