Sheila Ruiz Books
About Me
I've written children's stories for most of my life. My kids and my nieces and nephews inspire me. I want reading to be fun and spark imagination. My books aim to inspire and delight young minds. Explore them today and help your child fall in love with reading.
The Magic Ant
The Magic Ant bursts to life as David meets Jerry—an ant with a not-so-secret superpower. With one mischievous wiggle and a dash of magic, Jerry shrinks David down to ant-size, launching them into a world of tiny, thrilling adventures packed with laughter and surprises. Kids won’t just read along—they’ll jump into the fun, especially when Jerry does his signature “shake your butt” move to spark the magic, inviting everyone to giggle, participate, and imagine what wild moment comes next.
The Magic Ant Book 2
The Rainstorm
This is the second saga of The Magic Ant. In this adventure David and Jerry, the ant faces a violent rainstorm that floods the anthill and its tunnels. Will the ants escape the rising waters in time, or will they be trapped?
The Magic Ant Book 3
Loses His Magic
In this last saga Jerry, the ant and David encounter yet another challenge. Jerry falls ill from the rainstorm, causing his magic powers to malfunction. Meanwhile, David unexpectedly grows to a gigantic size within the anthill! Join the adventure to find out if the ants can survive and escape their demolished home.
Messy Marvin
This is a fun story about a little boy with a passion for playtime who seems to have a knack for landing himself in hot water with his mom. He tries just one day to be neater. Will he succeed in making his mom proud?
Marvin is one messy kid. He just can’t help it! No matter what he is doing, it always ends with a mess. He is always getting in trouble with his mom. He is going to try just one day to see if he can be a little neater. Can he do it and get out of hot water with his mom?
This is the second saga of The Magic Ant. In this adventure. David and Jerry the ant face a violent rainstorm that floods the anthill and its tunnels. Will the ants escape the rising waters in time, or will they be trapped?
In this charming children’s story, David embarks on an adventure with his magical ant friend, Jerry. Despite feeling under the weather after a rainstorm, Jerry uses his magic to shrink David to the size of an ant. Together, they explore the world of ants, helping them rebuild their anthill. But when Jerry’s magic falters, David unexpectedly grows back to his normal size, causing chaos. With teamwork and patience, the ants recover, and Jerry regains his magic. Through fun and learning, children will discover the value of friendship, perseverance, and the fascinating world of ants.
The Magic Ant whisks readers away on a charming adventure full of imagination. Join David as he meets Jerry, a magical ant who can shrink him down to ant-size! Together, they explore the world from an ant’s perspective. This playful story offers children a fun way to learn about how ants live and thrive, with an interactive twist. When Jerry wiggles his butt to shrink David, he invites readers to wiggle along too. Kids and parents alike will laugh and have a blast staying active with this delightful book.
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Readers Reviews
Sheila is thankful for all the support from her readers.
I bought this book for one of my friend’s granddaughters, and she said she loved it and they both enjoy the story, interactions and the illustrations. Looking forward to the upcoming books.
Judy B.
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The Magic Ant is an adventurous story well written for children that will capture and hold their attention. I bought this for my 5 year old granddaughter. I enjoyed reading this cute story and sure my granddaughter will love this book. I am looking forward to the second book and see what The Magic Ant is up to next!!!
Cute story that encourages an imagination, kids will love it.
LOIS &Joe LUNSFORD
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Jim Robbins
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I purchased The Magic Ant for my 3-year-old grandson and he just loves it! Very fun exciting and colorful as the magic between David and the magic ant gets lively! Great fun for kids and even more…make up your own dance to go along with David and his new best friend! Will be purchasing the complete trilogy.
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Delightful book! My granddaughter has me read it every time she visits! I will also be sharing with my 3rd grade class! I like the questions at the end. In my classroom, it’s a great way to do an informative assessment and quick write!
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Grandkids loved it!
"The Magic Ant" is a magical and heartwarming children's book that my grandkids and I absolutely adored. The story of the ant and his adventures were both enchanting and filled with valuable life lessons about friendship and courage.
The author's engaging writing style and beautiful illustrations make this book a joy to read together. The themes of teamwork, perseverance, and kindness are skillfully woven into the story, making it not only entertaining but also educational.
I highly recommend "The Magic Ant" as a must-have addition to any child's bookshelf. It's a delightful tale that will inspire young readers to believe in themselves and the power of positivity.