Trouble Markers

Learning letters and numbers is important-but so is learning what to do when big feelings take over.

In The Trouble Markers: Mindful ABC's and Breathing 123's, young readers explore the alphabet, counting, emotions, calming tools, and encouraging character traits alongside Marker Box, Magic Mindful Marker, and the Trouble Markers.

Each letter introduces a feeling, action, or positive life skill, helping children connect emotions like anger, envy, guilt, insecurity, overwhelm, and stress with supportive ideas such as breathing, drawing, friendship, honesty, patience, resilience, and more. The counting section then guides readers through simple breathing steps they can follow along with, turning early learning into an active, playful experience.

This interactive read-aloud helps children build letter and number recognition while giving families simple language and tools for talking about emotions, practicing calm, and growing stronger together.

About the Trouble Markers®

The Trouble Markers is a fun-first preschool series where mischievous Trouble Markers literally draw the world into colorful adventures that help little minds grow.

Guided by Magic Mindful Marker, Marker Box discovers simple ways to navigate life's ups and downs as the Trouble Markers bring each story to life through drawing, play, and imagination. With a Superpower Breath, Marker Box captures the Trouble Markers and restores balance.

Our hope is simple: to help little minds grow and make everyday parenting moments just a little easier.

"Capturing Trouble Markers always makes me feel better."