In this literature-based thematic unit, lovable Billy The Bean, along with his friends Butterfly Rita, Mr. Soil, Mr. Rain Cloud, Mr. Sun and Mr. Wind, introduce children to the science of plant growth as well as kindness, helping and sharing. With the use of the Billy The Bean book, along with many other colorful hands-on materials, the unit aims to develop a love for reading, while focusing on oral language development, vocabulary acquisition, content comprehension, critical thinking, positive