Ollimania is the mother company of Olli and other cartoon characters. Ollimania writes, illustrate and publishes children's books, creates toys and is active in charity. Hein Mevissen and Diederiekje Bok are the founders of Ollimania. Ollimania is also the fictual world of cute animal characters. In Ollimania everything is possible because of the power of imagination. Each character lives in its own habitat and the characters cross each other exploring new imaginary habitats. A large part of Ollimania's success can be attributed to its bizarre humor, cuteness and he is very cuddly for all ages. Olli is a stand-alone character with a big fanbase. Ollimania Studios are know for artistic singularity of design and storytelling. The stories are for kids and adults. Ollimania embraces their great privilege to tell stories by creating books, films and animations that bring people together, kindle imaginations and inspire people to dream.
Books
The first two Ollimania books were launched in October 2014. 'Olli en het poepkanon' and 'Olli is een olifant'. Both books made it into the top 10 of best sold children books in the Netherlands. In June 2015 Ollimania published again two new books called 'Olli en de woestijndraak' and 'Olli op reis'. The Ollimania Books bursting with visuals, good hearted humor, adventure and catchy visuals. Humor makes the difference. Whether the core experience is supposed to be one of fear, adventure, suspense, emotion or something else entirely, humor makes it better. Ollimania stories continue to be in the hearts of children, young adults and older adults.
Ollimania works with local charity organizations as well as collaborating on common projects, fund‐raisings and social activities. In 2013 Ollimania saved a historic Zoo.
Children Hospitals
In 2015 Ollimania brings its stuffed toy characters to children hospitals, where he interact with little patients by distributing Ollimania presents, reading out Ollimania stories, taking pictures and even organizing birthday celebrations for the most needing ones and their families. On September 10, 2015, Ollimania and its creators Hein Mevissen and Diederiekje Bok donated a huge Olli statue to the Sophia Children's Hospital in Rotterdam. They did this to give a smile to the little patients and parents in the hospital. This original big Olli is to stay in the hospital.
Sailing Kids
Beginning of 2016 Olli was welcomed as the Sailing Kids’ newest Ambassador in Europe. The Sailing Kids Foundation organizes sailing holidays for seriously or chronically sick children, young adults and their families. The Sailing Kids Foundation is honored to have Olli as the ambassador because he is a beloved cartoon character who has been capturing the hearts and imagination of children in the Netherlands and more European countries with his friends, known as Ollimania friends.
Every Year Olli is a Big sponsor of World Prematurity Day in the Netherlands. World Prematurity Day is a global effort to raise awareness about pre-term birth. Olli makes it happen to shine a spotlight on the premature baby care that takes place in the neonatal intensive care unit. Olli delivers some special surprises to dedicated nurses. And also supports parents with premature babies.
Olli's mailbox
The mailbox of Ollimania is not an ordinary mailbox. On Olli's Birthday it travels around Children's hospitals and Special Kids Events to give kids and special kids in need a chance to mail Ollimania. The mailbox is not only a fun object, it also to gives kids an opportunity to express themselves and make them aware that dreams will come true if you make an effort.
