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Billu Buttons

Billu Buttons

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Words By: Gus Singh | Art By: Delzin Choksey

There’s nothing more fashionable than confidence in yourself!

Billu is one independent kid. He loves doing things himself, especially getting dressed in the morning. At school, his friends affectionately call him Billu Buttons, because his buttons are never quite lined up right, the left corner of his shirt would never stay tucked in, and his shoelaces were always coming undone. On his birthday, when his friends try to surprise Billu by celebrating his signature style, he surprises—and inspires—them in return.

Featuring a confident Sikh boy, this inspiring picture book celebrates the power of positive thinking and self-acceptance at every stage of one’s growth.
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A CBC Favorites Pick—Teacher & Librarian Lists (2025) 

An IBPA Book Award Finalist – AAPI Communities (2025)

“In this celebration of confidence and self-acceptance, readers will delight in Billu’s unflappable, can-do attitude . . . Choksey’s whimsical illustrations depict Billu’s classmates as racially diverse . . . the narrative transcends geographical location.” — Kirkus Reviews

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Themes:
Realistic Fiction, Repetitive Text, Self-Reliance, School Stories, Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social-Emotional Learning, Growth Mindset

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Book Details

Reading Level Recommendations

Grades: K-3

Ages: 5-7

Lexile®️: 600L

Subject Categories

JUV039140-JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
JUV048000-JUVENILE FICTION / Clothing & Dress
JUV015010-JUVENILE FICTION / Health & Daily Living / Daily Activities

Formats

Hardcover: 9781949528657

Paperback: 9781949528640

eBook: 9781949528633

PDF: 9781949528435

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Community Reviews

"I could see using this book in a kindergarten classroom at the start of the year when talking about goal setting (especially shoe tying). I hope you are able to read this book soon. It is a delight!" --Ms. Larkin, 2nd Grade Teacher, @mslarkins_bookshelf

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  • Draw Billu Activity

    Additional printed art activity created by Delzin Choksey!

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  • Affirmation Activity K-1 grade

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Billu seated at a desk while tikka draws a picture

Meet the Author

Gus Singh's interests span across literature, religion, history and film.

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Meet the Illustrator

Delzin Choksey enjoys making an array of products and books designed to foster creativity, curiosity, and compassion in young minds at her studio, Crispy Doodles.

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