Parents can sprout beans so that the roots will show. In a small jar, such as a baby food jar, put a moist paper towel and a bean. Leave the lid off. Put the jar on the window ledge and watch the bean begin to grow. Parents will have to keep the towel moist for sprouting to take place.
Children can plant the bean in dirt after it has sprouted.
Parents can talk with their child about the book while shopping for produce. Talking about the book in the produce section is another way to make the book a part of the child's life. In addition, the produce section has a wealth of other information to discuss with the child. Parents can help children learn shapes and colors there. Older children can learn the difference in fruits and vegetables.