HarperCollins has signed a deal with Maverick to produce calendars for 2011 featuring the nursery and gifting brand, I Love Ollie.

The brand evolved from the popular nursery publishing series Ollie & Fred. Written and illustrated by Anna Walker, the books feature Ollie the zebra and his pet dog, Fred. Each title focuses on special occasions and joyful moments in a child’s life.

The series launched in the UK in 2009 with I Love Holidays, I Love Birthdays and I Love Christmas and there are a further four titles planned for 2010: I Love My Mum (March), I Love My Dad (June), I Love To Dance and I Love to Sing (August).

Maverick will produce two calendars for 2011: a slimline edition and a family organiser. Commenting on the deal Melanie Beer, head of licensing and content development at Harper Collins, said: “I Love Ollie is the magical new gifting and nursery brand created by Anna Walker. Maverick’s I Love Ollie calendars are the perfect accompaniment to the range of gifts, greetings cards and stationery products we are looking to bring to market for 2010/2011.”

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