Pablo and Splash

The hilarious kids' graphic novel series about time-travelling penguins

By: Sheena Dempsey

Narrated by: Hollie Taylor, Nigel Pilkington

Bloomsbury presents Pablo and Splash by Sheena Dempsey, read by Nigel Pilkington and Hollie Taylor.

*Filled with cool music, fun sound effects, and exciting character voices, this audiobook is a time-travelling adventure for your ears!*

'Irresistibly funny' Guardian

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 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. 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 far from the luxury beach destination that Splash has in mind, the pair end 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. ©2024 Sheena Dempsey (P)2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Critic reviews

Irresistibly funny (Imogen Russell-Williams)

Gripping and enjoyable ... should be recommended whatever the age of the reader. A really fun, enjoyable read. 10/10

Joyful, fun and very silly indeed (Louie Stowell, author of 'Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good')

Pablo and Splash is utterly charming! "Krilly" good indeed (Steven Lenton, author of 'Genie and Teeny')

'Clever storytelling with dollops of humour in this new comic book... The illustrations are full of humour and vibrant, eye-catching colour' (Sarah Webb)

It’s such a great book! Can’t wait for the next one! (Mark Bradley, author of BUMBLE AND SNUG)

Brilliant. Zany energy and high-octane visual storytelling. Irresistible to read. (Jake Hope)