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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.

The Ricky Ricotta series is a set of 9 graphic novels by Dav Pilkey, published between 2014 and 2016. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 130 pages.

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

#1
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot
#1 in Series
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$674

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

#3
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Video Vultures from Venus
#3 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$674

Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Video Vultures from Venus

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

A mouse and his robot must stop alien vultures from stealing Earth's food.

#2
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$674

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.

#4
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mecha-Monkeys from Mars
#4 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$674

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
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Jurassic Jackrabbits from Jupiter
#5 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$574

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
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Stupid Stinkbugs from Saturn
#6 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$599

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
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Uranium Unicorns From Uranus
#7 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$674

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
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Naughty Nightcrawlers From Neptune
#8 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$599

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
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Unpleasant Penguins from Pluto
#9 in Series
Sale price
$574

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?

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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 authors and illustrators who bring Ricky Ricotta to life.

01

Dav Pilkey

Author
02

Dan Santat

Illustrator

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