도나반 앨런은 다른 아이들처럼 동전이나 만화책, 카드를 모으지 않는다. 그대신 낱말을 모은다. 큰 말, 작은 말, 부드러운 말, 멍청한 말까지도. 도나반이 새로운 단어를 찾을 때마다 그 단어를 종이에 적어 말항아리에 넣는다. 

그러던 어느날, 도나반은 말항아리가 가득 찬 것을 보게 된다. 이제 더 이상 새로운 단어를 발견해도 다른 단어를 꺼내지 않는 이상 말항아리에 넣을 수가 없는 것이다. 하지만 도나반은 어떤 단어도 꺼내어 없애고 싶지 않았다. 그런 도노반에게 할머니가 완벽한 해결책을 알려주게 되는데...

The classic story about the power of words. This chapter book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It's a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.

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.