This was a super adorable picture book about a young boy trying to dress himself, and even though it’s not perfect, he keeps trying because he knows he’ll get it eventually, and until then he’s perfectly fine as he is. This is really sweet and I love the theme of being fine as you are.

"Billu Buttons" by Gus Singh is a delightful and heartwarming story, full of charm and humor, yet with an emotional depth that resonates long after the final page. What drew me in immediately is the refreshing simplicity with which the author brings Billu to life—a character who is both innocent and endearing, navigating a world that often feels too complicated for him. Despite this, Billu's natural curiosity and earnestness help him tackle unexpected situations, blending laughter with moments of thoughtful reflection.

"Billu Buttons" is a story that left me and my daughter smiling, thinking, and feeling grateful for life's simple joys. It's a book that celebrates innocence and the beauty of seeing the world with fresh eyes.

This is a cute picture book about a boy named Billu who wants to dress himself on his own. Yeah, he doesn’t quite match his buttons, and yeah, his shoes won't stay tied, and he can’t quite tuck his shirt in, but hey, he dressed himself.


And so the kids tease him and call him Billu Buttons because his buttons aren’t quite right.


But Billu says he is fine. That he is the best him that he can be. And if his shirt buttons don't match today, well, some day they will.


And like all good stories, eventually he does improve, but not before influencing his classmates into trying to dress themselves, and all their buttons are out of whack.


Very cute story of self worth, and letting kids try things out because they have to learn somehow.
THanks to Netgalley and Edelweiss for making this book available for an honest review. This book will be published the 15th of October 2024.

Billu Buttons has a great message, suitable for kids of all ages, “I’m fine just as I am!” Positive affirmation is a lifelong skill that will carry children into adulthood as strong, independent, and compassionate adults.

Billu illustrates that he’s fine with who is and how he dresses.

Gosh, I can remember my nieces and nephews telling me that they can dress themselves (chuckle). Some of the outfits they wouldn’t be caught dead in now. I let them dress however they wanted because the bigger battle for me was homework. Choose your battles and don’t sweat the small stuff. Gus Singh shows kids that it’s okay to not get it right the first time or the hundredth time and to just keep trying at their own pace.

Delzin Choksey brings diversity and color to the page. I’m not a fan of some of the heavy dominance of color, such as making all of the food purple on one page. The artwork is engaging, and kids love color.

The dialogue is simple for kids to understand. There is even an animal sidekick to entertain the kids while being taught a lesson. Overall, Billu Buttons shares the message that it is okay to be you.

This is a lovely children's book that explores trying to do things that are difficult. The illustrations are lovely and the sentiment of the kind friends is also lovely - however I do wonder if everyone in real life buttoned up their shirts wrong if the child might wonder if they were laughing at them? But apart from that, it's a great book and written in a way that will keep children interested and engaged, and want to find out what happens next. It is also lovely the way it shows children from different cultures being friends together.

Billu Buttons by Gus Singh.
This was a lovely read. Great story with illustrations. It's a lovely and bright story. 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. This was a short read. Recommend.

An adorable book with a great message about individualism, self-expression, and positivity. I found the art style extremely unique as well. I loved that the color scheme of the pages went through the rainbow as the book went on. It made for such a fun reading experience.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sambasivan & Parikh for an advanced copy. All thoughts and opinions are, as always, my very own.

an adorable read! This is the first representation of Sikhs in which I've seen as a picture book! This was very cute

This book is so cute!! My son loves looking through pictures as he isnt old enough to read on his own yet! The illustrations in this book will definitely call to him ! Im adding this one to the list of books to buy for him!

What a beautiful book! As a mother to three elementary aged children, I loved this book about being who you are and accepting yourself. The illustrations throughout this book were absolutely beautiful! I loved that the main character continues to try while accepting that he isn't perfect and he doesn't have to be. I also loved the instructions to make a positive affirmation poster at the back of the book. I would recommend this book to families with young children.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!

In this inspirational story, the narrator declares, “I’m fine just as I am!” He learns to be independent, but is ok with not-quite-perfect tries. An activity to create a positive affirmation poster is included.

Welcome to Billu’s world - where each day may be a little challenge, but he never lets it stop him, or change his positive attitude! Billu struggles to keep his shirt tucked in, his buttons lined, but never struggles with his self worth. Billu is a little boy whose confidence exudes freedom and self-acceptance in his everyday demeanor. Billu shares his positivity and acceptance of his imperfections and encourages his friends to do the same. As a former teacher, I can see where this book would be a great mini social lesson in self acceptance, perseverance in learning and building skills, and positive image of self. I also love the author’s relaying of his personal experience of perseverance in learning a new language at a young age and the positive affirmations activity for children at the end. What a great little read! I was provided an arc copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.

Great little short story with a powerful message - I'm fine just as I am!
Told in an easy to understand text, with cute illustrations throughout, it tells the story of Billu and how he can't quite do up his buttons properly, or tuck in his shirt but he doesn't mind that he isn't like everyone else
And more importantly, he is accepted just as he is.
Great read.

This is the first representation of Sikhs in which I've seen as a picture book. I believe the message shared is very sweet and also coincides with the religious beliefs of Sikhs being that all are equal no matter what.

"Billu's Buttons" is a heartwarming story that celebrates the beauty of being unique and embracing your own journey. Billu's confidence and independence make him an inspiring role model for kids. The book gently reminds young readers of an important truth: "I'm fine just as I am". With its adorable illustrations and uplifting message of self-acceptance, this book encourages children to love themselves just the way they are, imperfections and all. It's a sweet and empowering read for young hearts!

This was such a cute book, -- all around from the illustrations, to the characters, the story, everything. It's such a great way to teach young children an incredibly important affirmation: "I'm fine just as I am!"

This book is adorable and has the sweetest message of self-acceptance and embracing imperfections. I loved that this book featured a Sikh main character, giving other Sikh children the opportunity to see themselves represented as well as non-Sikh children the opportunity to be introduced to the Sikh faith. Regardless of one's own beliefs or background, many young readers will be able to relate to Billu as an independent, headstrong child who's determined to achieve improvement through practice.

A lovely and sweet children's picture book with a critically important lesson! First, many thanks to Gus Singh, the author, Delzin Choksey, the artist, Modern Marigold Books, and NetGalley for the privelege of being able to read and review this book. I will share my review to Goodreads, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble upon release.

Billu is a little mess of a guy (I was also this kind of a kid) and he can't manage to get his look together. He struggles with getting his outfits on and keeping his shoes tied. He's got a lot of things going on, okay? Well, because of this, his classmates are a little rude, and Billu is able to be confident and strong enough to remain himself. This impresses his classmates so much that they also join in on Billu's movement, and join in on the trend. Billu's story is adorably illustrated, with lots of fun colors and adventures in the day that kids will be able to engage with and relate to. There's also a little activity at the end for kids to be able to work on their own self-esteem. Being that Billu is a Sikh boy, his routine will be relatable to other Sikh children and will spark conversation for other children, giving a great opportunity to learn about others. The cover is extremely cute and I think will be a lovely addition to any child's library!

I loved the message in this book especially as I was a Sikh and I grew up in America and I was different than all my classmates. This is a wonderful book that shows children that it is okay to be different than others.