Meet Ricky and his robot
Begin with Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot for the friendship's origin story.
Book Series · 9 Books
Ricky Ricotta Books
In order from Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot to Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Unpleasant Penguins from Pluto.
Nine fast, funny adventures about a small mouse and his giant robot best friend, told with short chapters, full-color artwork, and cartoon battles across the solar system.
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Reading order
How to Read the Ricky Ricotta Books
Publication order gives children the best introduction to Ricky, his Mighty Robot, and the recurring cast, but Scholastic's classroom guide says the books do not have to be read in order. After book one, a child can comfortably choose the planet or villain that looks most fun.
Sources: Scholastic's official Ricky Ricotta classroom guide, Scholastic's official nine-book list.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
Ricky is bullied early in the series, and every story includes exaggerated robot fights, kidnapping or takeover plots, and silly alien threats. The action stays cartoonish and reassuring, with friendship, courage, and making amends emphasized more than danger.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
The abundant artwork and brief text are designed to support newly independent readers.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot
By Dav Pilkey, Dan Santat (Illustrator)
A mouse befriends a robot and together they save the city from an evil doctor
112 pages· 1,420 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
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Summary: Ricky Ricotta, a small mouse struggling with bullies, dreams of finding a true friend. Across town, Dr. Stinky McNasty's Mighty Robot is set to destroy Squeakyville. When Ricky rescues the gentle giant, an unexpected friendship forms. Together, they must thwart the mad scientist's plans, proving that even the smallest hero can make a big difference. Can Ricky and his new ally save the day and change their lives forever?
In reading order
Ricky Ricotta Series
9 books · Published 2014–2016
#1
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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014
A mouse befriends a robot and together they save the city from an evil doctor
#2
#2 in Series
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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury
Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014
A mouse and his robot friend defend their city against an evil mosquito from Mercury.
#3
#3 in Series
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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Voodoo Vultures from Venus
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014
A mouse and his robot must stop alien vultures from stealing Earth's food.
#4
#4 in Series
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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mecha-Monkeys from Mars
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014
A boy and his robot must stop an evil monkey from taking over the Earth
#5
#5 in Series
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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Jurassic Jackrabbits from Jupiter
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014
A boy's birthday celebration is disrupted by an evil general from another planet who is trying to take over the Earth.
#6
#6 in Series
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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Stupid Stinkbugs from Saturn
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015
A boy and his robot save the world from an evil space bug who tries to kidnap a princess and take over the planet.
#7
#7 in Series
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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Uranium Unicorns From Uranus
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015
A young boy's robot is hypnotized by an evil villain, and the boy must find a way to save his robot and the world.
#8
#8 in Series
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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Naughty Nightcrawlers From Neptune
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016
A boy and his robot must stop an alien invasion from Neptune
#9
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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Unpleasant Penguins from Pluto
Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016
A penguin from Pluto plots Earth's takeover. Can Ricky and his robot stop him?
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Ricky Ricotta series?
There are 9 books in the Ricky Ricotta series. It began with Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot in 2014, and the newest book, Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Unpleasant Penguins from Pluto, was published in 2016.
What order should you read the Ricky Ricotta books in?
Start with Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #9.
What ages are the Ricky Ricotta books best for?
The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Ricky Ricotta book is the longest?
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Unpleasant Penguins from Pluto (Book #9) is the longest book in the series at 2,955 words (128 pages).
Which Ricky Ricotta book is the shortest?
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury (Book #2) is the shortest at 1,413 words (128 pages).
The people
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The people who bring Ricky Ricotta to life.
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