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Former The Toy Book and The Toy Insider editor Nadia Ramlakhan-Velit has released her first children’s book, Chickie Chickie in the Garden. The 28-page picture book features illustrations by Dora Doubles and riddle-and-reveal pages; a November 1 reading is scheduled in Hamilton, New Jersey.
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 exploring a garden and uses illustrated riddle-and-reveal pages to introduce young readers to her discoveries.
The book is designed for children ages 0 and up, according to the report in The Toy Book. Its central character, Chickie, moves through a garden filled with fruits and vegetables. The book’s page format invites readers to consider a riddle before seeing the reveal, linking the character’s discoveries with opportunities for children to observe and ask questions.
Dora Doubles illustrated the book, which runs 28 pages. The report describes the illustrations as vibrant and says the story is intended to encourage curiosity and attention to the world around young readers. Ramlakhan-Velit is identified as the book’s author and as a former editor for the two toy-industry publications.
Copies are listed for sale on Amazon for $11.99 and at Daff & Daisy Preloved Kidswear Boutique in Columbus, New Jersey, according to the report. Ramlakhan-Velit is also scheduled to read the book at Play First in Hamilton, New Jersey, on November 1. The report directs readers to Play First’s website for registration; it does not specify the event’s time or whether places are limited.
A Garden Story Built Around Questions
The debut brings an author with experience in toy and play-focused publishing to the children’s book market. Its subject and format are aimed at shared reading with very young children: the garden setting gives the story recognizable objects to explore, while the riddle-and-reveal pages offer a simple prompt to look and think before turning to the answer.
For families, the book’s stated focus is less on a specific lesson than on curiosity and everyday discovery. The age label of 0 and up signals that the publisher or author intends the book for a broad early-childhood audience, but the source does not provide guidance on reading level, educational outcomes, or how caregivers might use the riddles. Readers can assess those details from the book itself.
The scheduled reading also creates an opportunity for local families to encounter the title in person, while the listed online and boutique retailers give readers purchase options. The available report does not state how many copies have been sold, whether the book has received reviews or awards, or whether further titles are planned.
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From Toy Publishing to Picture Books
Ramlakhan-Velit previously worked as an editor for The Toy Book and The Toy Insider, publications covering toys and children’s products. The source report presents Chickie Chickie in the Garden as her first children’s book. It does not provide a publication date, publisher information, or details about the development and production process beyond the author’s comments about the story’s intent.
In her explanation of the book, Ramlakhan-Velit said she wanted to capture how ordinary moments can feel special to young children. That idea is reflected in the described plot: Chickie’s discoveries take place in a familiar garden rather than in a fantastical setting. The report says the book encourages children to question and examine their surroundings, but that is an account of the book’s aim, not an independently measured learning result.
Sales, Reviews and Future Plans
The report confirms that the book is available through the named outlets and that a November 1 reading is planned, but it gives no sales figures, review coverage, or audience response. It also does not identify a publisher, provide an ISBN, or say whether the listed price applies beyond Amazon. The source does not clarify whether other retailers carry the title.
Details of the Play First event remain limited in the report. It does not state the reading’s start time, whether registration is required for every attendee, or whether copies will be available at the venue beyond noting that attendees can purchase them. The source also offers no information about a second book or other future projects from Ramlakhan-Velit.
November Reading in Hamilton
The next scheduled public event in the report is Ramlakhan-Velit’s reading at Play First in Hamilton, New Jersey, on November 1. The venue’s website is the stated place to check registration details. Attendees can purchase copies at the event, according to the report.
Readers seeking the book can check Amazon, where it is listed at $11.99, or contact Daff & Daisy Preloved Kidswear Boutique in Columbus, New Jersey. Any additional readings, new retail listings, or follow-up projects have not been announced in the source material.
Key Questions
What is Chickie Chickie in the Garden about?
The 28-page picture book follows a chicken named Chickie as she explores a garden filled with fruits and vegetables. Riddle-and-reveal pages present her discoveries to young readers.
Who wrote and illustrated the book?
Nadia Ramlakhan-Velit wrote the book, and Dora Doubles provided the illustrations. Ramlakhan-Velit is a former editor at The Toy Book and The Toy Insider.
What age group is the book for?
The report describes it as designed for readers ages 0 and up. That is the stated age range; the report does not provide further reading-level or caregiver guidance.
Where can readers buy the book?
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 source report.
When and where is the author holding a reading?
Ramlakhan-Velit is scheduled to read the book at Play First in Hamilton, New Jersey, on November 1. The report refers readers to Play First’s website for registration details but does not give the event time.
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