Unicornia: The Dance Show: (A Magical Chapter Book for Kids Ages 5-7 about Friendship, Confidence, and Sparkly Stage Dreams)

by Ana Punset, Diana Vicedo (Illustrator)

Overview

Even the unicorns are ready to show off their moves in this twinkle-toed adventure sure to enchant little dancers who can’t get enough of a certain magical creature.

The Unicornia talent show is almost here! At the last minute, Claudia and her friends Sara and Pippa have decided to create their own special dance routine. The stage is designed as a big sparkling rainbow with singing flowers and cotton-candy clouds. Can the friends get their steps in sync to perform for the school and their parents in time for the big day? Welcome to magical potions, glittery hiccups, and unexpected friendship in this fourth Unicornia adventure.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781536241051
Publisher:	Candlewick Press
Publication date:	09/02/2025
Series:	Unicornia , #4
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Ana Punset is a best-selling author of books for children, including the Unicornia series. She lives in Barcelona and has always dreamed of flying with unicorns.

Diana Vicedo, the illustrator of the Unicornia series, has been a freelance illustrator for more than ten years. Her work has appeared in children’s books and on designs for children’s fashion, games, motion graphics, and apps. She lives in Valencia, Spain.

Read an Excerpt

Chapter 1: Merry Music Day
The magic never stops in Unicornia. I discovered that the moment I stepped foot in the city. The air smells like sugar syrup, there are flying cars and buses in the sky, and unicorns are everywhere you look!
It really is magical—that’s the only word for it.
As you can imagine, it’s the best place in the world to live out a million different adventures!
I can tell that a new adventure is about to begin as soon as I meet Sara and Pippa outside the Unicornia Academy of Magic.
How can I tell? They’re both rehearsing dance steps!
“It’s nearly Merry Music Day!” Sara tells me.
“Merry Music Day?” My eyes grow as wide as wishing wells. I love music!
“It’s incredible. One of the best school days of the year!” exclaims Sara.
“What is it?” I ask. “What happens?”
“Ooh, lots of things,” Pippa says. “There are dances and every kind of performance—”
“And we have an idea!” Sara bursts in, bubbling with excitement. I can’t wait to hear what my friends have in mind!
“We’re going to prepare a dance routine!” Sara announces, throwing her arms wide in the air.
“Yes!” Pippa squeals. “And on Merry Music Day, we’ll perform it in front of the whoooooole school and everyone’s friends and families!”
I must admit, Merry Music Day is music to my ears! It sounds amazing!
All over the school, people are eagerly helping to get everything ready.
But something makes me a little nervous. Can you guess what it is?
Yep: I don’t really like dancing in front of so many people—I’ll be too shy! Plus, with Unicornia magic in the mix, you never know what might happen . . .
“I’m not sure—” I mutter, but my friends are too excited to listen.
Pippa and Sara start telling me what fun it will be to choose the music and come up with our routine together. We’ll meet up every day after school to perfect every single step.
“We can dance any routine we like!”
“And wear whatever we want!”
“We’ll have such a great time together!”
When I see how happy they are, I decide to ignore my nerves and focus on the adventure we’re about to have. And I love that we can pick our own outfits. I love dressing up! Don’t you?
Maybe I could borrow Pippa’s Superunicornia cape that I like so much. Or maybe even make my own—
“We could make our own magical costumes,” Sara suggests, as if reading my mind. This convinces me once and for all. I can’t wait!
Pippa tells us that even her parents will be able to come. For once, they won’t be away on one of their incredible unicorn-saving missions!
“We need to prepare something really, really special,” she tells us, and we promise that it will be.
So, now that’s settled . . .
It’s time to get dancing!

Editorial Reviews

The thirst for unicorn books is intense among young readers, and this sparkly, delightful confection of a series is sure to fill that need. Vicedo’s cute illustrations feature animated faces on unexpected objects like pencils and even a toilet seat—visual details that will enhance the reader’s experience. Recommended for collections where unicorn books are in demand.
—School Library Journal

From the Publisher