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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 uses riddles and reveals to follow a chicken exploring a garden; copies are listed on Amazon for $11.99 and at a New Jersey boutique.
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 fruit- and vegetable-filled garden and is designed for readers ages 0 and up, according to The Toy Book.
The book centers on Chickie’s discoveries as she moves through the garden. Its riddle-and-reveal pages invite young readers to guess what the chicken encounters before the answer is shown. The Toy Book describes the illustrations as vibrant and credits Dora Doubles as the illustrator.
Ramlakhan-Velit’s stated aim is to encourage children to be curious and to examine the world around them. In a statement quoted by The Toy Book, she said the story grew from watching young children find something extraordinary in ordinary moments. She described the book as an effort to capture that sense of wonder for families.
The book is listed on Amazon for $11.99 and is also available at Daff & Daisy Preloved Kidswear Boutique in Columbus, New Jersey, the report says. Ramlakhan-Velit was scheduled to read the book at Play First in Hamilton, New Jersey, on Nov. 1; the source does not give the year or say whether the event has already taken place.
A Garden Story Built Around Discovery
The release marks a new publishing role for Ramlakhan-Velit, whose previous work included editing at two toy-industry publications. The book also connects its subject matter—garden discoveries and curiosity—with a format aimed at involving young readers rather than presenting the story as a straightforward sequence of events.
For families and booksellers, the report provides practical details about the book’s audience, format, price and availability. The age guidance is broad, at 0 and up; caregivers can decide whether its format suits a particular child. The source does not provide reviews, sales figures or information about how widely the book is distributed, so its reach and reception cannot yet be gauged from the announcement.
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From Toy Publishing 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 does not give dates for her editorial work or describe her responsibilities, so the extent and timing of that experience are not specified.
Chickie Chickie in the Garden is presented as her first children’s book. The report supplies a brief description rather than a full publication history: it gives the book’s 28-page length, illustrator, intended age range and riddle-and-reveal structure, but does not name a publisher or provide a release date. The listed sales locations are Amazon and a single New Jersey boutique.
Publication and Event Details Still Missing
The source does not identify the book’s publisher, its exact publication date, or whether it is available beyond the two named sales channels. It also does not provide an ISBN, a full list of retailers, or details about print formats beyond describing it as a 28-page book.
The Play First reading is given as Nov. 1, but no year is stated. The report therefore does not establish whether the event is upcoming or has passed. No attendance information, reader response, sales data or independent assessment of the book is included.
Readers Can Check Local Availability
Readers interested in the book can check its Amazon listing or contact Daff & Daisy Preloved Kidswear Boutique in Columbus, New Jersey, about availability. The report directs people seeking details about the Play First reading to the venue’s website, but its date should be checked there because the year is not specified in the announcement.
Any broader update—such as additional events, more retail locations or publication information—has not been announced in the source material. For now, the confirmed next steps are limited to the listed purchase options and the reading notice.
Key Questions
What is Chickie Chickie in the Garden about?
It follows Chickie the chicken as she explores a garden filled with fruits and vegetables. Riddle-and-reveal pages introduce her discoveries.
Who wrote and illustrated the book?
Nadia Ramlakhan-Velit wrote the book, which is her first children’s book. The Toy Book credits Dora Doubles as illustrator.
What age group is the book for?
The book is described as intended for readers ages 0 and up. The source does not give more specific developmental or reading-level guidance.
Where can readers buy it?
The Toy Book lists it on Amazon for $11.99 and at Daff & Daisy Preloved Kidswear Boutique in Columbus, New Jersey. Availability may vary by retailer.
When is the Play First reading?
The report announced a reading at Play First in Hamilton, New Jersey, for Nov. 1, but did not specify the year. Check the venue’s website for current event information.
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