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As spring arrives in Redlands, California, the Marquez family prepares for Easter, but this year feels different. Beneath familiar routines and traditions, each family member is quietly carrying questions, doubts, and emotions that can no longer be ignored. Rather than rushing toward celebration, the family chooses to slow down, creating space for reflection, honesty, and renewal. Anthony, the father and steady guide of the household, feels the weight of responsibility deeply.

Valentine’s Day Isn’t Just Hearts is a heartfelt middle-grade/YA novel that explores the many forms love can take beyond romance, through the experiences of the Marquez family living in Redlands, California. Set during the week leading up to Valentine’s Day, the story follows a blended family as each member quietly struggles with their own understanding of love, identity, and belonging.

In a cozy California neighborhood where the scent of cinnamon and laughter fills every December, young Luisito dreams of one thing, becoming a DJ. While other kids write letters to Santa asking for toys, Luisito’s Christmas wish is for a real DJ system that can bring his music, and his imagination, to life. But the Marquez household is far from quiet. Between Mom’s endless baking, Dad’s annual war with tangled Christmas lights, Carmen’s teenage sarcasm, and the twins’ unstoppable energy, the holidays are a whirlwind of warmth and chaos.

Move, Groove, and Grow! is a joyful, rhyming book that inspires children to love movement, embrace exercise, and discover the happiness that comes from staying active. The story takes listeners through the lively town of Sunnystride, where every day is a celebration of energy, laughter, and healthy living. The story begins at sunrise in Sunnystride, a bright, cheerful place where children jump, skip, and cartwheel through the park.

The Gift of Giving is a heartwarming Christmas tale set in the snowy, storybook town of Hollywhisk, where the magic of the season shines brightest through kindness, community, and love. As snowflakes swirl through cozy streets lined with twinkling lights, the children of Hollywhisk discover that the truest joy comes not from receiving gifts, but from sharing warmth and cheer with others. The story unfolds in gentle, rhyming stanzas, each paired with illustrations that bring to life scenes of generosity and togetherness.

Perfect for preschoolers and early learners, The Adding Parade combines storytelling, rhythm, and math in a way that feels playful and inviting. It’s not just a counting book, it’s an introduction to the wonder of adding, where numbers join together like friends in a parade.

The Wiggly World of Numbers is a bright, joyful, and imaginative children’s book that transforms the basics of counting into a playful adventure filled with rhyme, rhythm, and laughter. Designed for young readers just beginning to explore numbers, the story brings each digit from one to ten to life through lively characters, silly scenarios, and action-packed imagery. New number are introduced alongside an engaging rhyme that encourages counting, listening, and participation.

One sunny Saturday morning, the four friends meet at their usual spot, the neighborhood park. Their bikes are neatly parked in the rack, ready for the day’s plans. But those plans change fast when Josiah runs over, staring in disbelief at an empty space.

Please, Thank You, and the Great Big How-Do-You-Do is a heartwarming, rhyming tale that shows children the power of manners, kindness, and respect, turning simple words into everyday magic.

Would You Boo with a Pumpkin Too? is a whimsical, rhyming Halloween book that celebrates the silly side of spooky fun. Told in playful verse, the story takes children on a lively journey through a Halloween night filled with laughter, surprises, and friendly monsters.

Rising Beyond Bars by Anastacio “Anthony” Marquez is a powerful and deeply personal story about transformation, resilience, and the fight to rebuild a life once shattered by crime, incarceration, and regret.

ABC Adventure: A Read-Aloud Rhyme Book by Anastacio “Anthony” Marquez is a playful and engaging alphabet journey designed to delight young listeners while introducing them to letters, sounds, and a colorful array of animals, objects, and whimsical scenes. Written in a rhythmic, rhyming style, each letter of the alphabet is paired with a vibrant character or object, creating a mini-story in just two short lines.

Built from the Ground Up is a powerful fiction-based journey inspired by real emotions, crafted around the life of a man named Anastacio “Anthony” Marquez Jr., a devoted husband, father, and dreamer from Redlands, California. It tells the compelling tale of a man who defies the odds, rising from a life of hardship, self-doubt, and poverty to become one of the most beloved WWE Superstars of all time, known to fans around the world as the “Strange One.

The Numbers That Danced in the Night is a whimsical, rhyming children’s book that turns learning to count into a lively and magical adventure. Set in a fantastical town made of toast and syrup, the story introduces young readers to the numbers 0 through 10, each brought to life as unique, playful characters. Every number has its own personality, quirks, and favorite way to dance, whether juggling jellybeans, stomping with pickles, or flying on a cheese kite. Told in rhythmic, the book celebrates imagination and movement, while reinforcing early math concepts in a way that’s engaging and fun.

In the sunny town of Redlands, three furry monster siblings prepare for a brand-new school year. Dominick, the tall, cool blue monster, is starting tenth grade at Citrus Valley High School. Josiah, bright red with twisty horns, begins sixth grade online with K12 CAVA, while his younger sister Alana, a cheerful pink monster with smaller horns, enters fifth grade through the same online program. After a summer of swimming, ice cream, and fun, the monsters trade vacation days for alarm clocks, sharpened pencils, and fresh school supplies.

This Bug, That Bug, Big Bug, Hat Bug by Anastacio "Anthony" Marquez is a playful and imaginative children's book that invites young listeners into a whimsical world where bugs do all sorts of unexpected and delightful things.

In the whimsical town of Chalkyville, where everything is drawn in chalk, the colors come alive and decide to take a joyful walk one sunny morning. Each color has its own personality, Red sports a cherry pie hat, Blue flies a kite, Green carries a pickle-and-pea sandwich, and Yellow dances in the breeze. Purple’s sneakers glow in the dark, and Orange bounces like a spark through the park. As they march through town, the colors bring laughter and life, painting puddles, scribbling the air, and even braiding a chair. Their playful parade is filled with singing, dancing, and vivid fun.