Ángeles Ruiz – illustratör

A multicultural addition to the Passover picture book canon, this sweet story explores the meaning of freedom for the Jewish people–and their pets! Also available in Spanish: La gran sorpresa de Pésaj.This Passover, Jordanita’s family is leaving their Miami apartment and flying to Argentina to spend the holiday with cousins. Their cousins’ house is the best, since it not only has a giant yard—they also two dogs, a cat, two turtles, and two parrots called Tic and Toc! But when Jordanita hears the Passover story this year, she can’t help but notice that Tic and Toc are in a cage. If the point of Passover is to celebrate freedom, shouldn’t that apply to all creatures? Celebrated Jewish Argentine author Ana María Shua explores the nature of freedom and the love of family in this warm-hearted tale, perfectly paired with the gentle humor of Spanish illustrator Angeles Ruiz’s lively illustrations.

A multicultural addition to the Passover picture book canon, this sweet story explores the meaning of freedom for the Jewish people–and their pets! Una adición multicultural al canon de libros para niños de Pésaj, esta dulce historia explora el significado de la libertad para la gente judío, ¡y sus mascotas! Also available in English/También disponsible en inglés: The Passover Pet Surprise.This Passover, Jordanita’s family is leaving their Miami apartment and flying to Argentina to spend the holiday with cousins. Their cousins’ house is the best, since it not only has a giant yard—they also have two dogs, a cat, two turtles, and two parrots called Tic and Toc! But when Jordanita hears the Passover story this year, she can’t help but notice that Tic and Toc are in a cage. If the point of Passover is to celebrate freedom, shouldn’t that apply to all creatures? Celebrated Jewish Argentine author Ana María Shua explores the nature of freedom and the love of family in this warm-hearted tale, perfectly paired with the gentle humor of Spanish illustrator Angeles Ruiz’s lively illustrations. Esta Pésaj, la familia de Jordanita está visitando a su familia en Argentina para pasar las vacaciones. La casa de su primo es la mejor, ya que no solo tiene un patio gigante, ¡también dos perros, un gato, dos tortugas y dos loros llamados Tic y Toc! Pero cuando Jordanita escucha la historia de Pésaj, no puede evitar notar que Tic y Toc están en una jaula. Si el punto de la Pésaj es celebrar la libertad, ¿no debería aplicarse eso a todas las criaturas? La célebre autora judía argentina Ana María Shua explora la esencia de la libertad y el amor a la familia en este cuento cálido, perfectamente emparejado con el humor de las animadas ilustraciones de la ilustradora española Ángeles Ruiz.

All year, Hillel builds treehouses and forts. His structures—in the backyard, under the stairs and even in the living room—can get in the way when the family is busy with holiday preparations. As the Jewish holidays come and go throughout the year, Hillel can''t seem to find the right one for his building projects. That is, until fall comes, and with it the holiday of Sukkot, the Jewish harvest holiday, which is all about building a temporary structure, called a sukkah. Hillel puts all his practice building to work as he helps his father use boards, branches and decorations to create the family sukkah.

Spring Scenthound is a lyrical picture book that expresses the powerful bond between a nature-loving kid and her scent-centric dog. They both know “there’s spring outside…” and set out to find it together. But their bond is tested when their explorations separate them and daylight begins slipping away. This is a joyful romp through the woods that dog and nature lovers will adore.

Take a tour through Israel with an unusually adorable zombie who desperately needs a break.“Ruiz’s pictures of cuddly animals are absolutely adorable” – Kirkus ReviewsA zombie worries that he’ll never scare people again—perhaps he needs a vacation! Too bad the Sea of Galilee, the Israel Museum, and Luna Park in Tel Aviv don’t bring back his zombie-groove. Neither do famous monster locations around the world. Finally he goes to the Dead Sea, where a creepy hotel, a salty swim, and a facial with Dead Sea mud make him feel like himself again. Where oh where can a tired, stressed-out zombie get a little rest and relaxation? Sounds like the Dead Sea might be perfect!

All year, Hillel builds treehouses and forts. His structures—in the backyard, under the stairs and even in the living room—can get in the way when the family is busy with holiday preparations. As the Jewish holidays come and go throughout the year, Hillel can''t seem to find the right one for his building projects. That is, until fall comes, and with it the holiday of Sukkot, the Jewish harvest holiday, which is all about building a temporary structure, called a sukkah. Hillel puts all his practice building to work as he helps his father use boards, branches and decorations to create the family sukkah.