First signed license deal with Bang on the Door, unique product and FSC certificate

Holland Publishing PLC, one of the UK’s leading independent publishers of children’s books, announces the launch of Little Star Creations, a new children’s publishing business, in time for London Book Fair 2009. The new imprint will focus on licensed character product and has already signed key licenses including Bang on the Door’s Groovy Chick. Holland Publishing has also achieved FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification.

Aimed at children aged 2-9, Little Star Creations will specialise in FSC certified children’s publishing and other associated product including gift height charts and children’s headphones. The licensed Groovy Chick range is the first major launch for Little Star Creations and the complete range of publishing product will be made from forest friendly FSC certified paper. Other licenses signed to date include Dora the Explorer, Pet Poets Club, Peppa Pig and Mr. Men and there are several other pending agreements.

London Book Fair 2009 will provide the platform to launch Little Star Creations and publishing products will be showcased on the stand, plus a special appearance from Bang on the Door’s designers, Karen Duncan and Samantha Stringle, offering visitors to the stand exclusive bespoke hand-drawn Bang on the Door designs. Holland Publishing is currently in discussions with key retailers to establish distribution for this sector as well as continuing to identify strong relevant licenses.

Jonathan Holland, Managing Director of Holland Publishing, comments; “We look forward to building on our success to date by launching Little Star Creations and developing further into the licensing sector. We are extremely committed to our environmental responsibilities and having been awarded an FSC certificate, we are confident that we will continue to produce top quality publishing product that is eco-friendly for children and families to enjoy.”