Angeles Ruiz – illustratör

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!