Pablo and Splash: the hilarious kids' graphic novel
‘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.
Latest reviews
I loved that the penguins went on a holiday but in stead went back in time. Then got chased by dinosaurs.
I found this really fun!
I loved this book
I liked how they had a adventure with the dinosaurs .
Like it
I thought it was really good..it just needs more detail about where they're going!
I liked the dinosaurs kicking the time bender around. Splash is funny because he said he invented a hammer but that’s not true!
Its funny, like all of the Pablo and Splash books
A very good story! I like the timebender and when they try to escape the dinosaurs
I liked how they went on holiday and left Antarctica.
I think it was weird how the penguins didn't know how to read human language but they know how to speak it. I liked splash the best. I liked it when Splash told a secret to Benji penguin. I would recommend this book
I liked Splash, because he is very funny and he wants to go on a holiday somewhere hot and sunny even though he is a penguin from Antarctica. I would would recommend it as it’s fun to read and the pictures are great to.
I liked when the stick was popping the stuff they were playing with.
Lovely, daft fun!
Really liked it and it was a fun read.
loved this
It was really good! I would definitely recommend it if you like animals, especially penguins, and like to explore. My favourite character was Splash because he was very funny!
Funny
I really liked the scientists and she was so kind to the penguins
I love the idea of the time travelling machine and the bits of the book based in the arctic.
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