Dav Pilkey

Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Uranium Unicorns from Uranus Dav Pilkey

Brief Description: Evil Uncle Unicorn attempts to dominate earth by using a Ladybot to trick Mighty Robot. Marc Notes: Originally published in 2005 in a slightly different form by Blue Sky Press.; Evil Uncle Unicorn attempts to dominate earth by using a Ladybot to trick Mighty Robot. Review Quotes: Praise for the Ricky Ricotta series: "This reboot... offer[s] a new generation of readers a fun introduction to chapter books... Newly independent readers and Pilkey fans alike will not be disappointed by the humorous ride." --"School Library Journal" "Aimed at a younger audience than the wildly popular Captain Underpants books, this series... has all the classic Pilkey hallmarks: comic book panels, superhero action, and flip-o-rama." --"Booklist"Review Quotes: Praise for the Ricky Ricotta series: "This reboot... offer[s] a new generation of readers a fun introduction to chapter books... Newly independent readers and Pilkey fans alike will not be disappointed by the humorous ride." --"School Library Journal" "Aimed at a younger audience than the wildly popular Captain Underpants books, this series... has all the classic Pilkey hallmarks: comic book panels, superhero action, and flip-o-rama." --"Booklist"Biographical Note: Dav Pilkey has written and illustrated numerous popular, award-winning books for children, including the Captain Underpants and Dumb Bunnies series; DOG BREATH, winner of the California Young Reader Medal; and THE PAPERBOY, a Caldecott Honor Book. He lives with his wife in the Pacific Northwest. Visit him online at www.pilkey.com. Dan Santat wrote and illustrated the graphic novel SIDEKICKS, and has also illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including the NEW YORK TIMES bestseller BECAUSE I'M YOUR DAD by Ahmet Zappa. He lives in Alhambra, California, with his family. Please visit his website at www.dantat.com. Publisher Marketing: From Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants, and acclaimed artist Dan Santat, a thrilling friendship adventure with all-new full-color illustrations and mini-comics throughout! Ricky Ricotta loves his Mighty Robot. They do everything together, but it's sometimes hard for a small mouse to have such a big buddy! If only the Mighty Robot could find someone his own size to play with, Ricky might finally have some fun by himself. Little does Ricky know, his wish is about to come true. Evil Uncle Unicorn has a top-secret plan to trap the Mighty Robot so that he can take over Earth, and he's got a giant surprise in store. Once again, it's up to Ricky to save the planet -- and his best friend! Originally published in 2005, this edition features brand-new full-color illustrations and mini-comics throughout! Review Citations:

School Library Journal 01/01/2006 pg. 112 (EAN 9780439376471, Paperback)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2006 pg. 63 (EAN 9780439376471, Paperback)

School Library Journal 01/01/2006 pg. 112 (EAN 9780439376464, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2006 pg. 63 (EAN 9780439376464, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Pilkey, Dav DAV PILKEY is the creator of many acclaimed children's books, including Dogzilla, Kat Kong, god bless the gargoyles, and the bestselling Captain Underpants series. His picture book The Paperboy received a Caldecott Honor. He lives in the Pacific Northwest. www.pilkey.comContributor Bio:  Santat, Dan Dan Santat, the author and illustrator of The Guild of Geniuses. He's also developing his own animated television show.