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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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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Voodoo Vultures from Venus
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mecha-Monkeys from Mars
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Jurassic Jackrabbits from Jupiter
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

Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot
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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

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

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Ricky Ricotta to life.

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Dav Pilkey

Author
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Dan Santat

Illustrator
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