Donavan's Word Jar

The classic story about the power of words. Donavan Allen doesn’t collect coins, comics, or trading cards like most kids. He collects words—big words, little words, soft words, and silly words. Whenever Donavan finds a new word, he writes it on a slip of paper and puts it in his word jar. But one day, Donavan discovers that his word jar is full. He can’t put any new words in without taking some of the old words out—and he wants to keep all his words. Donavan doesn’t know what to do, until a visit to his grandma provides him with the perfect solution. What happens when the jar is full and all the words want to stay? A Fun Vocabulary Builder: Discover delightful words like BALLYHOO, PINCERS, and SERENDIPITY right alongside Donavan as he adds them to his collection. A Heartwarming Grandparent Story: When Donavan is stumped, a visit to his grandma and her cozy, collection-filled apartment provides the perfect answer. The Joy of Sharing: Learn with Donavan that the best part of having a collection isn’t keeping it, but giving it away to people who need it most. Perfect for Early Readers: With accessible chapters and a relatable third-grade hero, this is an ideal story for children beginning to read on their own.