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Nadia Ramlakhan-Velit, a former editor at The Toy Book and The Toy Insider, has released her first children’s book, Chickie Chickie in the Garden. The 28-page picture book features illustrations by Dora Doubles and a riddle-and-reveal format; it is listed on Amazon for $11.99 and sold at a New Jersey boutique. Ramlakhan-Velit is scheduled to read the book at a Hamilton, New Jersey, event on Nov. 1.
Nadia Ramlakhan-Velit, a former editor at The Toy Book and its sister publication The Toy Insider, has released her first children’s book, Chickie Chickie in the Garden. The 28-page picture book follows a chicken through a garden and uses riddle-and-reveal pages to introduce young readers to its discoveries.
The book is designed for children ages 0 and up, according to the report by The Toy Book. Its garden setting includes vegetables and fruit, while the riddle-and-reveal format invites readers to consider what Chickie encounters before the answer is shown. Dora Doubles illustrated the book.
Ramlakhan-Velit said the story grew from her interest in how ordinary experiences can become meaningful for young children. “One of my favorite things about watching little ones grow is seeing how even the most ordinary moments can turn into something extraordinary,” she said in a statement included in The Toy Book report.
The book is listed on Amazon for $11.99 and is also available at Daff & Daisy Preloved Kidswear Boutique in Columbus, New Jersey, according to the report. Ramlakhan-Velit is scheduled to host a reading at Play First in Hamilton, New Jersey, on Nov. 1; the source directs readers to the venue’s website for registration.
A New Book From a Toy Editor
The release marks a move from toy-industry editorial work into children’s publishing for Ramlakhan-Velit. Her previous roles at The Toy Book and The Toy Insider placed her in publications focused on toys and play; this book gives her a separate creative project aimed directly at young readers and the adults who read with them.
For families, the book’s format is a practical point of interest: its riddle-and-reveal pages ask readers to engage with what Chickie finds, rather than presenting the garden as a sequence of discoveries without pauses. The publisher or author has not provided evidence of measured learning outcomes, so the book’s stated encouragement of curiosity should be understood as an intended theme, not a documented educational result.
The listed price and local retail availability also give readers concrete ways to find the book, while the scheduled reading offers a chance to hear it in person. The event information is specific to Hamilton, New Jersey; the source does not describe a wider tour or additional appearances.
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From Toy Coverage to Picture Books
The Toy Book’s report identifies Ramlakhan-Velit as a former editor for both The Toy Book and The Toy Insider. It describes Chickie Chickie in the Garden as her first children’s book and says the story follows its titular chicken through a garden filled with fruits and vegetables. The available source does not provide a publication date, publisher, ISBN, or details about how the book was produced.
The book’s central approach, as described in the report, is to pair a young character’s garden adventures with riddle-and-reveal pages. Ramlakhan-Velit framed the project around noticing everyday moments and carrying a sense of wonder beyond the story. That is the author’s stated aim; the source does not include independent reviews or reader feedback.
The report lists two purchase options: Amazon, at $11.99, and Daff & Daisy Preloved Kidswear Boutique in Columbus, New Jersey. It also points to a reading at Play First in Hamilton. The source gives the date as Nov. 1 but does not specify the year.
Publication and Event Details
The source confirms the book’s title, length, illustrator, intended age range, listed price, and the reported sales locations. It does not identify a publisher, publication date, ISBN, print format beyond describing it as a picture book, or distribution beyond the named outlets. Availability and pricing may vary, and the source does not give a date for when the Amazon listing was checked.
The Play First reading is listed for Nov. 1, but the year, start time, registration capacity, and whether copies will be available at the event are not stated. The report says attendees can purchase copies, but does not provide further event terms. No audience response, review coverage, or sales figures are included.
Reading and Book Availability
The next stated event is Ramlakhan-Velit’s reading at Play First in Hamilton, New Jersey, on Nov. 1. The Toy Book report directs prospective attendees to playfirstnj.com to register. Readers interested in attending should check the venue’s listing for the year, time, registration requirements, and any changes, since those details are not contained in the source material.
The book is reported as available now through Amazon and Daff & Daisy Preloved Kidswear Boutique. The source does not announce additional readings, a broader retail rollout, or a second book. Any further plans from Ramlakhan-Velit remain unreported.
Key Questions
What is Chickie Chickie in the Garden about?
The 28-page picture book follows a chicken named Chickie through a garden filled with fruits and vegetables. Riddle-and-reveal pages introduce readers to Chickie’s discoveries.
Who wrote and illustrated the book?
Nadia Ramlakhan-Velit, a former editor at The Toy Book and The Toy Insider, wrote the book. Dora Doubles illustrated it, according to The Toy Book’s report.
What ages is the book intended for?
The source describes the book as designed for readers ages 0 and up. Families can use their judgment about what is appropriate for an individual child and how to read the book together.
Where can readers buy the book?
The report lists the book on Amazon for $11.99 and at Daff & Daisy Preloved Kidswear Boutique in Columbus, New Jersey. Prices and availability may change.
Ramlakhan-Velit is scheduled to read the book at Play First in Hamilton, New Jersey, on Nov. 1. The source does not specify the year or time and directs readers to playfirstnj.com for registration details.
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