Don't Hug the Quokka! Zoulfa Katouh Eli decides to follow his

Eli decides to follow his mother’s recipes using her videos

and gain power and wealth

Dueling crickets

For Angela

―and the fear of never finding a safe place to grow up

Don't Hug the Quokka! Zoulfa Katouh Eli decides to follow his*CBC Children's Favorites Award 2023* *CBC Teacher Favorites Award 2023* That quokka may be cute, but does it want a hug? The quokka says "No!" In Don't Hug That Quokka!, young readers get a lighthearted and friendly introduction to the concept of consent, learning that even the most adorable creatures might not want a hugunless they say so! Consent is a really important topic for parents to introduce with young children, but it can be tricky to do so