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Every one of our books becomes a free read-along course. Kids read real storybooks, answer big questions, and earn their certificate.

  • 1Read the book
  • 2Answer big questions
  • 3Declare your big dream
  • 4Earn your certificate
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The Dream Big Story Dream Big. Work Hard. Be Kind. Never Give Up. by Robert Krumroy

Dream Big. Work Hard. Be Kind. Never Give Up! - Teaser

Dream Big
Work Hard
Be Kind
Never Give Up

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Dream Big. Work Hard. Be Kind. Never Give Up!

Lessons : 9

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Last updated Mon, 19-Oct-2026

Dream Big. Work Hard. Be Kind. Never Give Up!
9 Lessons 00:00:00 Hours English
Outcomes:
  • Declare your own BIG DREAM in writing
  • Show growth on all four pillars (pre vs post survey)
  • Earn a verified Dream Big certificate
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Every book becomes a free read-along course. Tap a book to see what is inside.

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Built on four ideas

Why kids and families love the Academy

Every course starts with a real storybook and turns it into questions, conversations, and a dream a child can say out loud.

1

Read the story

Page-by-page read-alongs with the original book art, made for young readers.

2

Think and talk

Gentle questions that start real conversations at home and in the classroom.

3

Declare a BIG DREAM

Every child writes down a dream and the first steps to reach it.

4

Earn a certificate

A printable certificate celebrates what each student finished and how much they grew.

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