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“In this celebration of confidence and self-acceptance, readers will delight in Billu’s unflappable, can-do attitude, as well as his recurring mantra: “I’m fine just as I am.” Choksey’s whimsical illustrations depict Billu’s classmates as racially diverse and include Asian, Black, and white children.”
Kirkus Review

Billu Buttons

Written by Gus Singh
Illustrated by Delzin Choksey
Published by Modern Marigold Books

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.

Primary ISBN: 9781949528657
Publication Date: October 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback
Picture Book, Age 05 or older

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Setting: United Kingdom

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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