Pablo and Splash

What do our readers think of Pablo and Splash? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the penguins funny and enjoy the bright illustrations, comic-book style and fast-moving adventure. They especially like Pablo and Splash’s different personalities and say the story makes them laugh.

What does the Pageticker team say about Pablo and Splash?

Pablo and Splash is a bright, chaotic graphic adventure with an excellent character pairing: careful Pablo and thrill-seeking Splash. Sheena Dempsey packs the pages with visual jokes, dinosaur peril and a warm message about friendship, making this a strong choice for confident young readers, graphic-novel fans and anyone who thinks penguins need more holidays.

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What is Pablo and Splash about?

Antarctic penguins Pablo and Splash are best friends with contrasting personalities: Pablo is a cautious homebody, while Splash craves adventure. Tired of the freezing cold, Splash convinces Pablo to embark on a holiday. However, their plans go awry when they accidentally activate a time machine, transporting them to the age of dinosaurs. Facing prehistoric perils, the duo must navigate their way back home, realising that their icy homeland might not be so bad after all.

About the author

Sheena Dempsey is a talented author and illustrator from Ireland who loves creating fun and lively books for children. She is well known for illustrating the 'Dave Pigeon' series, which is full of humour and adventure. Sheena enjoys drawing animals and making characters come to life with her colourful and playful artwork.

Discussion ideas around Pablo and Splash

Adventure and caution: Pablo and Splash react very differently to danger and new experiences. Which character’s way of dealing with problems is most helpful, and why?

What makes a good friend?: How do Pablo and Splash support each other when their holiday goes wrong, and what can their friendship teach us about working as a team?

Home sweet home: Splash is desperate to escape the cold, but their adventure changes how the penguins see Antarctica. What can make an ordinary place feel special?

Time-travel trouble: If you could visit the past for one day, where would you go and what rules would you follow to avoid causing trouble?

Pictures and storytelling: How do the illustrations, speech bubbles and action scenes help bring the penguins’ adventure to life?