Billu Buttons

<p><strong>A CBC Favorites Pick-Teacher & Librarian Lists (2025) | An IBPA Book Award Finalist - AAPI Communities (2025)</strong></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: inherit; background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>There's nothing more fashionable than confidence in yourself!</strong></p><p></p><p><span style=color: inherit; background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>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.</span></p><p><span style=color: inherit; background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Featuring a confident Sikh boy this inspiring picture book </span><strong style=color: inherit; background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>celebrates the power of positive thinking and self-acceptance </strong><span style=color: inherit; background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>at every stage of one's growth.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: inherit; background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Visit Sambasivan & Parikh's website to download and view </span><strong style=color: inherit; background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>free classroom resources </strong><span style=color: inherit; background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>for Billu Buttons including a teacher guide printable activity kit a guided sketching activity and a draw-along video with the illustrator!</span></p><p></p><p><strong>Why Teachers and Parents Love This Book</strong></p><p></p><ul><li><strong style=color: inherit; background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>SEL Focused: </strong><span style=color: inherit; background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Supports classroom discussions around </span><strong style=color: inherit; background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>self-esteem self-acceptance resilience and celebrating personal strengths.</strong></li><li><strong style=color: inherit; background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Cultural Representation: Features a Sikh child</strong><span style=color: inherit; background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> wearing articles of Sikhi faith helping spark conversations about identity and belonging.</span></li><li><strong style=color: inherit; background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Real-Life Skills: </strong><span style=color: inherit; background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Great for lessons on </span><strong style=color: inherit; background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>independence life skills and growth mindset</strong><span style=color: inherit; background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> in early childhood preschool Montessori and Waldorf classrooms.</span></li><li><strong style=color: inherit; background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Friendship & Empathy:</strong><span style=color: inherit; background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> Shows how classmates can support one another and celebrate individuality.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><strong style=color: inherit; background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>A charming classroom-ready story about confidence independence and celebrating what makes each child unique.</strong></p>