Pablo and Splash: Roman Holiday: The hilarious kids' graphic novel series about time-travelling penguins

by Sheena Dempsey

Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash must fight gladiators in Ancient Rome in this hilarious full-colour graphic novel, in a British Book Award-shortlisted series. 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

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 is my favourite book series and I love it! Roman Holiday is my favourite book so far. I couldn't stop laughing my head off' - Dougie, age 9

'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

243 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 31, 2025

About the author

Sheena Dempsey was born in Cork, Ireland, and studied fine art at the Ireland’s National College of Art and Design. She graduated from London’s Kingston University with a BA in illustration in 2011. Bye-Bye Baby Brother! is her first picture book. She lives in London.

Reviews

[Adam Fisher · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars.
Review being submitted to School Library Journal for an upcoming SMS article.

[Jacob Wadsworth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like how there friendship is everlasting it's very cute and was generally a good book 😁