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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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“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
Book Details
Reading Level Recommendations
Grades: K-3
Ages: 5-7
Lexile®️: 600L
Subject Categories
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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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.