"The lesson the canines learn is sweet and heartwarming, without being over the top. Rakete and Thomas manage to convey a charming message of inclusivity and diversity using these sweet dogs."
- nzbooklovers.co.nz
"The rhyme and rhythm is excellent and each stop around the world provides an opportunity to talk about that country with young readers."
- whatbooknext.com
"Miss Four, being far more grown-up, was more into the story and "read" it several times to herself before discovering a captive audience in the cat, who was only too pleased to co-operate."
- Jo, kiwireviews.nz
"It's actually cool on many, many levels... It's a good fun book!"
- Wardini Books, Radio Kidnappers
"A man's home may be his castle but, as this book reveals, a queen's best friend's castle can be so much more than just a home."
- Great Reads for the Kids, South Magazine
"Ernie and the Magic Kennel is a humorous story with a wee message about family, friends and what it means to belong. The rhyming text and a mix of different characters makes this fun to read aloud."
- booktrailers4kidsandya