Pablo and Splash Book Series

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.

Ideal for readers who:

• Pick up fast-paced, highly humorous graphic novels perfect for building confidence in young readers.
• Enjoy following delightfully mismatched animal friends thrown into chaotic time-travel trouble.
• Love encountering charismatic Antarctic penguins, comedic dinosaur danger and punchy visual storytelling.
• Turn to bright, colourful stories that masterfully combine pure silliness with a warm, genuine heart.

'When the TimeBender abandons Professor O’Brain in the Ice Age, it’s up to Pablo and Splash to travel back in time to her rescue. An endlessly hilarious penguin duo, readers aged 8+ will adore Pablo and Splash’s time travelling antics.'

-Children's Books Ireland

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. 'Irresistibly funny' Guardian on Pablo and Splash Pablo and Splash go to visit Professor O'Brain in her lab, only to find that their friend has been left behind in the Ice Age by her misbehaving time machine. The brave penguin buddies set out on a rescue mission - destination 68,000 years ago! When a Neanderthal man accidentally wanders into their time machine, it's not just the professor who is stuck in the wrong time period. But luckily a scientific breakthrough for Pablo and Splash's endlessly upbeat approach to life's challenges helps save the day! The race against time - several times over! - makes this pacey and hilarious graphic novel irresistible. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or Dog Man will love it. 'Gripping and enjoyable ... should be recommended whatever the age of the reader. A really fun, enjoyable read. 10/10' Irish Times on Pablo and Splash

Sheena Dempsey keeps the jokes, colour and pace high as Pablo and Splash head into Ancient Rome. It is lively illustrated fun with enough action and silliness to keep newly confident readers turning pages.

Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash must fight gladiators in Ancient Rome in this hilarious full-colour graphic novel, part of a British Book Award-shortlisted series. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS will love it.

When their penguin pal Benji won’t believe they’ve travelled through time, Pablo and Splash have a point to prove. The two travel to Ancient Rome, hoping to bring back a centurion helmet as proof of their adventures. But when Pablo and Splash meet an emperor with a passion for collecting exotic birds, only some quick thinking — and emergency time travel — can save them from the fate that awaits them in the Colosseum!

"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 "Gripping and enjoyable... should be recommended whatever the age of the reader. A really fun, enjoyable read. 10/10" — Irish Times on Pablo and Splash

Ideal for readers who:

• Enjoy graphic adventures bursting with jokes, action and time travel
• Like the sound of penguin friends heading to Ancient Rome to prove their wild story is true
• Would enjoy gladiators, centurions and comic chaos in the ancient world
• Want a fast, funny and brilliantly energetic reading escape

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 8 When Pablo and Splash tell their cheeky friend Benji about the Vikings and their impressive longships, Benji is amazed. He's desperate to steal a time machine and go plundering for treasure with those ancient warriors.

Our time-travelling heroes Pablo and Splash must get to Viking-era Ireland in time to warn the monks about the imminent invasion - and make their own mark on history. 'Pablo and Splash are hilarious.

I love this book!' - Oscar, age 7 'Gripping and enjoyable... should be recommended whatever the age of the reader.

A really fun, enjoyable read. 10/10' Irish Times on Pablo and Splash Don't miss the special World Book Day 2026 mini book too - Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest

Ideal for readers who:

• Love funny graphic novels with time travel, Vikings and mischievous animal heroes.
• Want a lively adventure that blends history with jokes and full-colour action.
• Enjoy stories where chaos, friendship and quick thinking save the day.
• Look for Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS-style humour with a fresh penguin twist.