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Helping kids grow confidence, belief, and purpose — one story at a time
Dream Forward creates thoughtful stories that support children as they build confidence, belief, and a sense of possibility — in their own time and their own way.
Each story introduces simple, practical ideas for life through calm storytelling and gentle reflection, giving children space to think, feel, and grow at their own pace.
Dream Forward isn’t about pushing children to be more.
It’s about helping them trust themselves as they grow.
The Little Dream That Wouldn’t Give Up
The Little Dream That Wouldn’t Give Up
When little Ida meets a glowing Dream that whispers “Chase me,” she begins a gentle journey of courage, belief, and small steps forward.
Written by proud First Nations author Nat, this heartwarming story introduces children to essential ideas like perseverance, planning, and self-belief in an age-appropriate and accessible way.
This book is for curious minds and courageous hearts — a story children can return to in their own time as they explore what it means to dream, try, and keep going.
Perfect for bedtime reading, classrooms, and quiet moments of reflection, this book gently reminds children that:
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No dream is silly
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Small steps matter
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Consistency beats waiting for things to be easy
✨ Recommended for ages 5–10
This book helps children:
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build confidence and resilience
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begin to understand goal setting in a child-friendly way
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explore how effort and belief work together
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feel proud of their ideas and dreams
Add this story to your child’s library and begin dreaming forward together.today.
About Dream Forward
Dream Forward is built on the belief that dreams don’t all look the same — and they don’t need to.
Created by Nat Williams, a proud First Nations woman of Kamilaroi and Gubbi Gubbi descent, Dream Forward draws on lived experience, storytelling, and long-term discipline to explore how confidence, belief, and purpose are built through small, consistent actions.
Having learned firsthand how often dreams are questioned when they don’t fit expectations, Nat created Dream Forward to help children understand that their goals belong to them, that progress doesn’t need to be loud, and that showing up matters more than getting everything right.
Inspired by family, community, and the strong women who came before her, Dream Forward offers a gentle reminder for children and adults alike: wherever you’re starting from, you’re allowed to dream — and you’re allowed to begin.
This experience taught me that progress is built through discipline, consistency, and quiet commitment.
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The Lesson Within the Story
The Little Dream That Wouldn’t Give Up carries a clear and intentional message.
Through gentle storytelling, children are shown that:
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Dreams are worth listening to
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Courage is built through small steps
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effort matters, even when progress is quiet
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Giving up is not the same as changing direction
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dreams can grow and change as we do
This lesson is offered through story rather than instruction.
For Schools & Organisations
The Little Dream That Wouldn’t Give Up supports wellbeing, self-belief, and reflective thinking through story-led exploration.
The pairing of narrative learning (book) and open-ended reflection (journal) aligns with strengths-based, trauma-aware, and culturally safe approaches by prioritising agency, voice, and flexibility.
They are suitable for classrooms, wellbeing programs, and community settings, and adaptable across a wide age range.
An Invitation
If you are interested in using The Little Dream That Wouldn’t Give Up in schools, community programs, or facilitated sessions, workshops, or talks, we offer these options.
These sessions focus on storytelling, small-step thinking, and creating environments where children feel capable, supported, and free to grow.
You’re welcome to reach out to explore what this could look like in your setting.