Salvation v. Starvation

So, I was explaining a few verses to one of the kids at Sunday School recently.

Me: Do you know what salvation means?

A (enthusiastically): Yes!

Me (Wanting to make sure he actually understands): Oh, so can you explain what it means to me? 

A (Without pausing at all): Salvation is starvation!  

I asked him why he thought they were the same thing, and he said, well, it sounds the same... Yes, indeed, it does sound similar. But oh how different are these two things! Working with kids is sometimes hilarious, sometimes difficult, but always beneficial because it makes you think. Salvation is definitely not the equivalent of starvation, but how do you describe somewhat abstract concepts without using other abstract concepts or church-isms? How would you describe grace and salvation to a little kid? My explanation to come next time...