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Amistad Books for Young Readers, 2018-31-12

Donavan's Word Jar

Donavan's Word Jar

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Monalisa Degross, Author

Cheryl Hanna, Illustrator

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SKU:9780064420891

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Donavan Allen collects words by writing what he likes on a slip of paper and putting it in his word jar. But one day Donavan discovers that his word jar is nearly full. How can he make room for new words? Illustrations.
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Words matter—and this story delights in that truth. Donavan’s quiet passion and growing self-confidence offer a gentle celebration of language, expression, and belonging. A hopeful reminder that what we treasure often connects us to others.

Readability • 3.5

Age Range • 6-10

Pages • 80

Subjects • Vocabulary

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | School & Education • Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books • Juvenile Fiction | Family | Siblings • Juvenile Fiction | African American & Black • Juvenile Fiction | Concepts | Words • Juvenile Fiction | Books & Libraries • Juvenile Fiction | Diversity & Multicultural • Juvenile Fiction | Activity Books | General

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.

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