"Photos of endearing plush critters bring to life the adventures of an impetuous young hero ... Enticing and adorable."

- Kirkus Reviews

"Marentette’s debut picture book is playful, with charming photographed illustrations of realistic dioramas created with natural materials and found objects ... Suitable for modeling and inspiring imaginative play, as well as ideas for those dreamy readers who like to insert themselves into every scene."

- School Library Journal

"The narrative itself is simple; the illustrations are anything but: the author crafted puppet models of mice-like creatures, designed and constructed their clothes, built small sets for them, then photographed each scene. The indoor scenes are like those from a dollhouse, if the house were a hollow tree full of charming details."

- Booklist

"It does a rather delightful job of showing action in a seemingly static form, and I loved how Marentette handled the expressions on the characters’ faces. This one’s a keeper."

- Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production

"In her debut picture book, Marentette uses plush mice set in the forest with natural materials and found objects to create the charming images which add whimsy and magical feel to Rumie Goes Rafting. The imagery speaks to children's creativity and curiosity as they find possibilities with everyday objects around them. This story nurtures children's sense of adventure while gently teaching the importance of patience and safety in all adventures." - Canadian Review of Materials

"Rumie Goes Rafting is a valuable cautionary tale of the unpredictability of waters ... young children will be inspired to create their own scenes with their small stuffies, build rafts to travel in puddles, and tell stories of sailing, and maybe flying, adventures."

- CanLit for Little Canadians