Once I Was Very Very Scared

Written by Chandra Ghosh Ippen · Illustrated by Erich Peter Ippen Jr

A squirrel learns he's not alone in facing fears.

4.3 Goodreads · 146 ratings

66 pages· ~540L· AR ~3.6

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Bookroo's summary

A little squirrel discovers he's not the only one who's been scared. As he meets other animals like a hiding turtle and a barking dog, they all learn to cope with their fears. With the help of caring adults, they find ways to feel safe and manage their emotions. This heartwarming tale explores how stress affects children and offers gentle guidance for overcoming it.

From the publisher

A little squirrel announces that he was once very, very, scared and finds out that he is not alone. Lots of little animals went through scary experiences, but they react in different ways. Turtle hides and gets a tummy ache, monkey clings, dog barks, and elephant doesn’t like to talk about it. They need help, and they get help from grown-ups who help them feel safe and learn ways to cope with difficult feelings. This story was written to help children and grown-ups understand how stress can affect children and ways to help them.

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