Pip Bird Books in Order
Browse Pip Bird books in order, with quick summaries, series guides, and easy where-to-start tips for Dave the Unicorn, Naughtiest Unicorn, and Super Cute.
Last updated: July 5, 2026
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Publication Order
22 books
The Naughtiest Unicorn
by Pip Bird
2019
Mira starts Unicorn School expecting a shining storybook unicorn and ends up with Dave instead, messy, greedy, and impossible to control. But when trouble hits, his strange talents might make him the best friend she could have.
The Naughtiest Unicorn and the School Disco
by Pip Bird
2019
End-of-term disco fever hits Unicorn School, but Darcy's hunt for extra glitter sends the class into danger. Mira and Dave must steady the chaos, save the quest, and still make it back for their big dance moves.
The Naughtiest Unicorn at Christmas
by Pip Bird
2019
Christmas at Unicorn School means decorations, a festive quest, and a big holiday show. Mira hopes she and Dave will land the starring roles, if Dave can stop thinking about mince pies and other treats long enough to help.
The Naughtiest Unicorn at Sports Day
by Pip Bird
2019
Sports Day arrives at Unicorn School, but Dave has no interest in running, jumping, or behaving. When the winning team is promised a Magical Rainbow Quest, Mira has to get him moving and solve some very suspicious mishaps.
Naughtiest Unicorn On The Beach
by Pip Bird
2020
Mira dreams of sun, sand, and a giant sandcastle, while Dave is much more interested in a giant glittery ice cream. Their beach day at Unicorn School turns into another messy, magical adventure.
Team Spirit
by Pip Bird
2020
Field Day at Unicorn School should be fun, but Mira needs lazy, doughnut-loving Dave to work as part of a team. When strange mishaps start ruining events, they must uncover a saboteur before they finish last.
The Naughtiest Unicorn and the Spooky Surprise
by Pip Bird
2020
Halloween fun turns strange when a mysterious new teacher arrives at Unicorn School and other teachers start disappearing. Mira, Dave, and their friends must figure out what is really going on before the spooky surprises get worse.
The Naughtiest Unicorn on a School Trip
by Pip Bird
2020
Class Red heads to the Baby Animal Rainbow Care Centre, and Mira is desperate to meet a super-rare caticorn. With Dave on the bus and everyone buzzing, the school trip quickly becomes a wild and funny adventure.
Best Friends Forever
by Pip Bird
2021
Lucky the Lunacorn enters an annual cute competition, even though her only obvious talent is a glowing horn. With help from Sammy and Pip, she learns that being kind and true to yourself counts too.
Dance Party
by Pip Bird
2021
Mira cannot wait for Unicorn School's dance party, but first she and Dave are sent on a glitter-filled quest that spirals out of control. Can they escape the Crystal Maze Mine in time to hit the dance floor?
Field Trip
by Pip Bird
2021
Mira and Dave head off on a school trip to see adorable baby animals, and Mira becomes determined to spot a super-rare kitticorn. Rule-following classmates and Dave's usual chaos turn the outing into a bigger adventure than expected.
Fun in the Sun
by Pip Bird
2021
Micky the mini pig is preparing a special picnic packed with magical treats, but one crucial ingredient is missing. A trip to Marshmallow Meadow should fix it, unless the search leads the friends into trouble.
The Adventure School
by Pip Bird
2021
At Adventure School, the Super Cutes learn how to care for the natural world and its strangest creatures. Clive the spoiled chihuahua does not want to help anyone, which makes the day much harder than it should be.
The Naughtiest Unicorn in a Winter Wonderland
by Pip Bird
2021
Mira and Dave set off on a snowy quest to see the magical winter lights, though Dave cares more about hot chocolate and chips. Then rumors of a lurking yeti make the trip even more exciting.
The Naughtiest Unicorn on Holiday
by Pip Bird
2021
Class Red heads into the Wild Woods for an outdoor adventure holiday, complete with tents, marshmallows, and weird nighttime noises. Mira and Dave soon find that camping with unicorns is anything but peaceful.
The Sleepover Surprise
by Pip Bird
2021
Sammy the sloth has planned the perfect museum sleepover, with treasure hunts and midnight feasts included. When someone starts sabotaging the fun, Sammy and his friends have to solve the mystery, and fast.
Welcome to Unicorn School
by Pip Bird
2021
Mira arrives at Unicorn School dreaming of a perfect unicorn best friend, then gets Dave, a farting doughnut fanatic who ignores directions. When a quest goes wrong, she learns her very odd unicorn may be exactly what she needs.
Naughtiest Unicorn and the Firework Festival
by Pip Bird
2022
Unicorn School's magical firework festival is in trouble when the fireworks vanish before the big celebration. Mira, Dave, and their friends must solve the mystery and bring the sparkling fun back with a bang.
Seaside Rescue
by Pip Bird
2022
After a summer storm wrecks the beach, the Super Cutes pitch in to tidy the mess. They also need to help Sol the Sailor Seal find his lost compass and get home in time for a big celebration.
The Kindness Carousel
by Pip Bird
2022
Cami the cloud is nervous about the spring funfair's rides, especially the new Ghost Train. When her friends get stuck, she may have to face her fears to help save the day.
The Naughtiest Unicorn on a Treasure Hunt
by Pip Bird
2022
A spring scavenger hunt gets a lot more interesting when Dave uncovers a hidden riddle. Mira, Dave, and Class Red race to solve the clues and see if they really lead to treasure.
The Naughtiest Unicorn and the Birthday Party
by Pip Bird
2023
Unicorn School is celebrating its 1000th birthday, and Mira is thrilled for the games, glitter, and party bags. Dave is more interested in the icing, until a last-minute disaster threatens the whole celebration.
Where should I start?
If you want the main Unicorn School story: The Naughtiest Unicorn → The Naughtiest Unicorn at Sports Day → The Naughtiest Unicorn and the School Disco
If you prefer the US chapter book editions: Welcome to Unicorn School → Team Spirit → Dance Party → Field Trip
If you want extra-cute animal chaos: Best Friends Forever → The Sleepover Surprise → Fun in the Sun
If you want seasonal adventures: The Naughtiest Unicorn at Christmas → The Naughtiest Unicorn and the Spooky Surprise → The Naughtiest Unicorn in a Winter Wonderland
Author bio
Pip Bird is the name on some of the silliest, sparkliest chapter books around. Public author notes describe Pip Bird as a children's author living in London. Some editions also explain that Pip Bird is a shared pseudonym used by a small group of children's writers, which fits the playful, fast-moving feel of the books.
That little bit of mystery suits the work.
The books began with The Naughtiest Unicorn in 2019, a story that introduced Mira and the very un-unicorn-like Dave at Unicorn School. That setup clearly had legs. It grew into the long-running Naughtiest Unicorn series, the US Dave the Unicorn editions, and later the softer, kawaii-flavored Super Cute books.
What readers usually notice first is the comedy. Dave loves doughnuts, ignores directions, falls asleep in lessons, and has very poor unicorn manners. But the stories keep returning to something warmer underneath the jokes: oddball friends can still be the right friends, and the character who looks least impressive can turn out to be the one who saves the day.
That balance shows up across titles like The Naughtiest Unicorn, Welcome to Unicorn School, Team Spirit, and Dance Party. The chapters are short, the plots move quickly, and the school-based adventures stay easy to follow for newer independent readers. There is always something concrete to hold onto, a sports day, a disco, a school trip, a treasure hunt, a spooky mystery, which makes the books feel welcoming rather than daunting.
They are built to be read fast, laughed over, and then passed to the next child.
The Super Cute books show another side of the name. In titles like Best Friends Forever, The Sleepover Surprise, Fun in the Sun, and The Adventure School, the setting shifts from unicorn school to the World of Cute, a place full of lunacorns, sloths, mini pigs, clouds, seals, and even a ninja pineapple. The tone stays silly, but the stories lean a little more toward kindness, confidence, friendship, and the small wobble that comes with trying something new.
Across the different series, the same patterns keep showing up: young characters who feel left out, mismatched pairs who learn to trust each other, and group adventures where teamwork matters more than showing off. The books also enjoy playful contrasts, glitter and mud, magical creatures and ordinary school worries, big excitement and very small personal fears. That mix is a big part of why the stories work so well for children who want fantasy without anything too heavy.
Public biographical detail beyond the books is fairly light, but the London setting in the author notes has stayed consistent, and so has the cheerful joke that Pip Bird dreams of attending Unicorn School and having a unicorn best friend. That sums up the whole project rather well. These are books that treat magic as something funny, friendly, and close at hand, and they are written with a clear sense of what young readers enjoy: quick laughs, bright worlds, and characters who do not have to be perfect to be loved.
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