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Pablo and Splash
the hilarious kids' graphic novel
Series: PABLO & SPLASH
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‘Irresistibly funny’ Guardian Pablo and Splash by Sheena Dempsey is a brilliantly funny, full-colour graphic novel that invites you to join time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash on an unexpected adventure to the time of the dinosaurs. It's the perfect read for fans of Bunny vs Monkey...
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Join time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash on an unexpected adventure to the time of the dinosaurs in this brilliantly funny full-colour graphic novel. Perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dog Man.
Join time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash on an unexpected adventure to the time of the dinosaurs in this brilliantly funny full-colour graphic novel. Perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dog Man.
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‘Irresistibly funny’ Guardian
Pablo and Splash by Sheena Dempsey is a brilliantly funny, full-colour graphic novel that invites you to join time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash on an unexpected adventure to the time of the dinosaurs. It's the perfect read for fans of Bunny vs Monkey or Dog Man.
Shortlisted for the British Book Awards Children's Illustrated Book of the Year 2025
Antarctic penguins Pablo and Splash are polar opposites and besties for life. Pablo is a home-bird and a careful planner, while Splash is easily bored and hungry for adventure. Sick to her flippers of the harsh, freezing weather, Splash persuades Pablo to go on a holiday with her. But instead of a luxury beach destination, the pair ends up in a time-travel machine that takes them back to the age of the dinosaurs! Suddenly, their icy homeland doesn't seem so dull...
‘Joyful, fun and very silly indeed’ Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good
‘It’s such a great book! Can’t wait for the next one!’ Mark Bradley, author of Bumble and Snug
‘Gripping and enjoyable ... should be recommended whatever the age of the reader. A really fun, enjoyable read. 10/10’ Irish Times
‘Pablo and Splash are hilarious. I love this book!’ – Oscar, age 7
‘I wish I could time travel with Pablo and Splash. They make me laugh so much’ – Noah, age 8
This is the first book in a series which continues with Pablo and Splash: Frozen in Time and Pablo and Splash: Roman Holiday.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781526662606
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 January 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Illustration: full colour throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Sheena Dempsey
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 472g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Sheena Dempsey is an illustrator whose books have won several awards including the Sheffield Book Awards for Yoga Babies by Fearne Cotton and Surrey Libraries' Children's Book Award for Dave Pigeon by Swapna Haddow. She has also been shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award. The graphic novel Pablo and Splash is Sheena's first work as author and illustrator and is shortlisted for the British Book Awards Children's Illustrated Book of the Year 2025. It grew out of a web-comic she created during the pandemic lockdowns that featured her and her husband as penguins!
Sheena was born in Cork, Ireland, but now lives in Folkestone, Kent.
Also by Sheena Dempsey
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Pre-orderPablo and Splash: Viking Voyage
Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash are on board a Viking longship in this hilarious full-colour graphic novel. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS will love it.'You'll laugh your flippers off!' John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGATORS'Irresistibly funny' Guardian'I wish I could time travel with Pablo and Splash. They make me laugh so much' – Noah, age 8When Pablo and...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableOut 29 Sep 2026Pre-order -
Pablo and Splash: Frozen in Time
Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash must rescue their friend from the Ice Age in this brilliantly funny, full-colour graphic novel for young readers, in a British Book Award-shortlisted series. 'You'll laugh your flippers off!' John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGATORS 'Irresistibly funny' Guardian on Pablo and Splash 'Pablo and Splash are hilarious. I love this book!' – Oscar, age 7...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Pablo and Splash: Roman Holiday
Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash must fight gladiators in Ancient Rome in this hilarious full-colour graphic novel, in a British Book Award-shortlisted series. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS will love it. 'You'll laugh your flippers off!' John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGATORS 'Irresistibly funny' Guardian When their penguin pal Benji won’t believe they’ve travelled through time, Pablo and...PaperbackSold Out
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