Name: The Naughtiest Unicorn and the School Disco
Author: Pip Bird

What This Book Is About

Mira can't believe it—Unicorn School is holding a disco, and everyone is buzzing with excitement! There will be music, dancing, and even a best-dressed competition. Mira has big plans for her outfit, and her unicorn Dave—the naughtiest, laziest, most cake-obsessed unicorn in the whole school—is going to be her dance partner. What could possibly go wrong?

Everything, it turns out. Dave would rather eat snacks than practise dance moves. He keeps sitting on the decorations and accidentally destroying the disco ball. And when the big night finally arrives, Dave has a surprise up his sleeve (or rather, his mane) that nobody saw coming. Pip Bird's third book in the beloved Naughtiest Unicorn series is packed with laugh-out-loud moments, adorable black-and-white illustrations by David O'Connell, and the kind of silly, warm-hearted friendship story that early readers absolutely love.

Available at Popular bookstores, Kinokuniya, and the Singapore National Library.

Why We Recommend This Book

For A1-level students (G2), this book hits a sweet spot between "easy enough to read independently" and "fun enough to keep reading."

First, the humour is genuinely funny for this age group—Dave the unicorn behaves more like a naughty puppy than a majestic creature, and kids find this hilarious. Laughter keeps reluctant readers turning pages, which is exactly what builds reading stamina at this stage.

Second, the short chapters and generous illustrations make the book feel achievable. At 160 pages it looks like a "big kid" book, but the actual text per page is light, giving young readers the confidence boost of finishing a "real" chapter book.

Third, the school setting—friendships, teamwork, and preparation for a big event—mirrors real experiences at UWC, making it easy for students to connect with the characters and discuss the story in class.