--- product_id: 47750143 title: "Once I Was Very Very Scared" price: "COP 107900" currency: COP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/47750143-once-i-was-very-very-scared store_origin: CO region: Colombia --- # Once I Was Very Very Scared **Price:** COP 107900 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Once I Was Very Very Scared - **How much does it cost?** COP 107900 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/47750143-once-i-was-very-very-scared) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Support your child in talking about their fears Squirrel bravely announces that he was once very, very scared. To his surprise, he finds that he's not alone. The other animals have also experienced frightening situations, each responding in their own unique way. With the help of a caring porcupine as well as other adults in their lives, they learn to cope with their emotions and find safety and comfort. Through supportive guidance, they discover that their reactions are understandable and learn ways to work through their fear. This story was designed to help readers understand common PTSD symptoms in a child friendly way. As you read the story, you may notice that the animals show common reactions to stress including fight, flight, freeze, flop, and friend. Here are some of the ways that the animals react when scared: Turtle hides and develops a tummy ache. Monkey clings tightly to others. Dog barks and growls. Elephant avoids talking about it. Rabbit can't concentrate and tries to run away. Key Themes: Understanding and managing fear Common PTSD reactions Emotional resilience Importance of supportive relationships Who Is This Book For? Parents: Use this book to help your child understand and express their fears. Teachers: A valuable tool for discussing emotions and stress in the classroom. Therapists: Perfect for helping young children and parents talk about and manage their feelings. Especially useful for those with difficult histories, including histories of trauma. Adults: Essential for anyone involved in the emotional development of children and helpful in supporting your own inner child. Other Language Versions: French: Une fois j'ai eu très très peur German: Ich Hatte Einmal Sehr Sehr Grosse Angst Norwegian: En Gang Ble Jeg Veldig Veldig Redd Spanish: Una Vez Tuve Mucho Mucho Miedo Swedish: En Gång Blev Jag Väldigt Väldigt Rädd Review: Excellent book on childhood trauma for kids, parents, therapists, teachers, OTs, etc. - This is far and away the best children's book on trauma that I have ever seen. As a therapist working with children who experienced chronic trauma and loss in the first years of life, I love the way Chandra Ghosh Ippen's book makes room for all kinds of traumatic experiences, remembered and unremembered, one-time or chronic. The representation of the dissociative response resonates with the kids I work with, as does the character who claims not to be afraid. There's even a character who doesn't want to talk about it, which gets kids talking who ordinarily refuse. In the first day I used this book in sessions, two kids who had never sat through an entire book before were completely engaged and present, identified their own typical reactions, and could think about things that might help them feel calmer. Erich Ippen's illustrations bring the story to life and help children feel safe enough to talk about their own experiences and feelings. Highly recommended for therapists, parents, teachers, OTs, and anyone working with childhood trauma. Although it looks like a little kids' book and is certainly appropriate for very young children, I've witnessed older elementary school kids engage deeply with it. Review: Excellent book - This book explains most of the ways that trauma appears in the body. Great book for any age. I highly recommend ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #36,909 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #9 in Crisis Management Counseling #28 in Children's Safety Books (Books) #48 in Children's Books on Violence | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 527 Reviews | ## Images ![Once I Was Very Very Scared - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Nhn0gvJ4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book on childhood trauma for kids, parents, therapists, teachers, OTs, etc. *by V***E on February 24, 2017* This is far and away the best children's book on trauma that I have ever seen. As a therapist working with children who experienced chronic trauma and loss in the first years of life, I love the way Chandra Ghosh Ippen's book makes room for all kinds of traumatic experiences, remembered and unremembered, one-time or chronic. The representation of the dissociative response resonates with the kids I work with, as does the character who claims not to be afraid. There's even a character who doesn't want to talk about it, which gets kids talking who ordinarily refuse. In the first day I used this book in sessions, two kids who had never sat through an entire book before were completely engaged and present, identified their own typical reactions, and could think about things that might help them feel calmer. Erich Ippen's illustrations bring the story to life and help children feel safe enough to talk about their own experiences and feelings. Highly recommended for therapists, parents, teachers, OTs, and anyone working with childhood trauma. Although it looks like a little kids' book and is certainly appropriate for very young children, I've witnessed older elementary school kids engage deeply with it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book *by M***K on September 13, 2025* This book explains most of the ways that trauma appears in the body. Great book for any age. I highly recommend ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A new classic *by M***S on January 27, 2017* Dr. Ghosh Ippen writes a masterful piece that takes children from the moment of disclosure, through processing and working through and resolution of trauma. She skillfully integrates the cutting edge work of luminaries such as Alicia Lieberman and Bessel van der Kolk into a tale that can be read to toddlers through latency age children. The illustrations are beautiful and she does a wonderful job of helping children (and their caregivers) understand the myriad of ways we respond to trauma (e.g. Elephant doesn't want to talk, rabbit is hyperactive, dog acts out). This is by far the best book I have found to help children talk about trauma they have been exposed to. I also like that it is not trauma-specific so can be used for a range of events that the child may have been exposed to. I am a therapist and this book will be my new go-to but it can be used equally well in a school setting and with my own children. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co/products/47750143-once-i-was-very-very-scared](https://www.desertcart.co/products/47750143-once-i-was-very-very-scared) --- *Product available on Desertcart Colombia* *Store origin: CO* *Last updated: 2026-07-11*