Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #1) (1)
#1 in Ricky Ricotta Series
What’s inside...
From Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants, and acclaimed artist Dan Santat, comes an out-of-this-world friendship adventure with all-new full-color illustrations. Meet Ricky Ricotta, a little mouse with a big problem. Ricky lives in Squeakyville and struggles to make friends at school while dealing with neighborhood bullies. Meanwhile, Dr. Stinky McNasty, a mad scientist, creates a Mighty Robot intended to destroy Squeakyville. However, when Ricky rescues the Robot, an unlikely friendship forms, and Ricky learns that even a small mouse can be a big hero with help from a new best friend.
Character compass
Ricky Ricotta
Mighty Robot
Dr. Stinky Mcnasty
Discussion points
What would you do if you had a robot friend like Ricky's Mighty Robot?
How did Ricky and the Robot work together to solve problems?
What qualities make Ricky a good friend?
Why do you think the Robot chose to help Ricky instead of following the evil plans?
How can we show kindness to our friends like Ricky and the Robot show to each other?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine their scenarios and solutions, enhancing their creative thinking.
Discuss the importance of teamwork, as shown by Ricky and his Robot, to accomplish goals.
Highlight the values of loyalty and friendship portrayed in the book to instill similar virtues in your child.
Ask your child how they would feel in Ricky's situation, prompting them to express empathy and understanding.
Relate the robot's learning about friendship and right from wrong to real-life situations your child may encounter.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Friendship and Loyalty
Explanation: In the story, Ricky Ricotta and his Mighty Robot form a strong bond based on trust and mutual respect, showing the power of friendship.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to create meaningful relationships by being supportive and reliable friends in their daily interactions.
Example Lesson: Courage and Bravery
Explanation: Ricky and his Robot face challenges and fight against villains, demonstrating bravery in the face of adversity.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to stand up for themselves and others, and to face their fears in tough situations.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving and Creativity
Explanation: Ricky Ricotta uses inventive strategies to thwart the villains' plans, highlighting the importance of creative thinking and problem solving.
Real-World Application: Children can apply creative thinking to overcome obstacles and challenges in school and other aspects of their lives.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Ricky takes responsibility for the Mighty Robot’s actions, and together they work to make things right when they make mistakes.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of taking responsibility for their actions and working to correct their mistakes.