Welcome to Marcus Meerkat and Friends!
Discover our delightful book series featuring Marcus Meerkat and his wonderful friends. These engaging stories help children learn about friendship, understand emotions, manage anxiety, and build confidence — all through the adventures of a lovable meerkat named Marcus and his friends.
Parenting isn't always easy — especially when our little ones face big feelings.
That's where Marcus Meerkat and Friends come in!
Meet the Brain Behind the Stories
Each character in the Marcus Meerkat series represents a different part of the brain, helping children visualise what's happening when they feel calm, scared, angry, or overwhelmed.
Marcus Meerkat represents the part of the brain that is always on the lookout for danger. When it senses a threat, it "sounds an alarm" and can take over, making it difficult to think logically. This is called the amygdala.
Eddie Elephant represents the part of the brain that stores memories and emotions. This is called the hippocampus.
Olivia Owl represents the thinking and planning part of the brain. This part helps with problem-solving and regulating emotions, but it goes "offline" when the Meerkat brain is overwhelmed by stress or fear. This is called prefrontal cortex.
When our Meerkat part of the brain feels overwhelmed and stressed we need to send it more oxygen to help us feel calm. We can do this by taking deep and slow breaths. Practicing breathing daily can help Marcus Meerkat know what to do.
Here's what's waiting for you in the series:
I Can Do Hard Things – Building resilience and confidence when life feels tricky.
I Am a Good Friend – Learning kindness, empathy, and how to care for others.
It's Time for Bed – Helping little minds and bodies wind down for restful sleep.
Dizzywhizzyjiggleywiggley Marcus Meerkat – Exploring what happens when Marcus feels overwhelmed and floods the body with superhero fuel. Then discover different calming down techniques to practice daily.
Each book includes easy-to-follow breathing techniques and child-friendly explanations of what happens when we go into fight or flight mode — empowering children to notice what's happening in their bodies and choose how to respond.
💫 Why Mindful Breathing Matters
When children learn to pause and breathe, they're not just calming down — they're developing lifelong tools for emotional wellbeing.
Breathing helps balance the nervous system, bringing children (and grown-ups!) back from that "uh-oh" feeling to a place of safety and calm.
Marcus Meerkat helps families make this a natural part of everyday life — through stories that are fun, engaging, and full of heart.
Perfect for:
Parents and carers looking to support emotional development
Teachers and early years practitioners introducing mindfulness in class
Bedtime reading that helps children relax and feel secure
Discover the Marcus Meerkat series today and help your little one learn that they can do hard things, too!