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'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

This is the first book in a series which continues with Pablo and Splash: Frozen in Time and Pablo and Splash: Roman Holiday.

Details

ISBN13: 9781526662606
Format: Paperback / softback
Number of Pages: 240
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Publication Date:
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication City, Country: London, United Kingdom
Dimensions (cm): 210(H)x140(L)x20(W)475
Weight (gm): 475

Author Biography

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.

Reviews

Irresistibly funny -- Imogen Russell-Williams * Guardian *
Gripping and enjoyable ... should be recommended whatever the age of the reader. A really fun, enjoyable read. 10/10 * Irish Times *
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 * Irish Independent *
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 * Sunday Times *