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Gravity Is Bringing Me Down

By Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Cornelia Li

By Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Cornelia Li

By Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Cornelia Li

By Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Cornelia Li

By Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Cornelia Li

By Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Cornelia Li

By Wendelin Van Draanen
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By Wendelin Van Draanen
Read by Emily Marso

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    About Gravity Is Bringing Me Down

    Gravity becomes a very personal problem for a girl as she stumbles and tumbles through a long day. A hilarious look at a core science concept for any kid who has ever had a case of the clumsies!

    When Leda wakes up by falling out of bed, she knows that gravity is in a very bad mood. Again.

    Sure enough, she struggles with stumbles and bumbles at home, trips and blips on the bus, and bashes and crashes in the classroom. But a lesson on gravity helps her understand what’s really going on. And after a visit to a science center, Leda’s mood is lifted…just in time for her to tumble– happily!–into bed.

    With a very funny text from award-winner Wendelin Van Draanen and bright, bouncy illustrations from Cornelia Lia, Gravity is Bringing Me Down makes it hilariously clear how this science concept impacts kids’ lives every day.

    About Gravity Is Bringing Me Down

    Gravity becomes a very personal problem for a girl as she stumbles and tumbles through a long day. A hilarious look at a core science concept for any kid who has ever had a case of the clumsies!

    When Leda wakes up by falling out of bed, she knows that gravity is in a very bad mood. Again.

    Sure enough, she struggles with stumbles and bumbles at home, trips and blips on the bus, and bashes and crashes in the classroom. But a lesson on gravity helps her understand what’s really going on. And after a visit to a science center, Leda’s mood is lifted…just in time for her to tumble– happily!–into bed.

    With a very funny text from award-winner Wendelin Van Draanen and bright, bouncy illustrations from Cornelia Lia, Gravity is Bringing Me Down makes it hilariously clear how this science concept impacts kids’ lives every day.

    About Gravity Is Bringing Me Down

    Gravity becomes a very personal problem for a girl as she stumbles and tumbles through a long day. A hilarious look at a core science concept for any kid who has ever had a case of the clumsies!

    When Leda wakes up by falling out of bed, she knows that gravity is in a very bad mood. Again.

    Sure enough, she struggles with stumbles and bumbles at home, trips and blips on the bus, and bashes and crashes in the classroom. But a lesson on gravity helps her understand what’s really going on. And after a visit to a science center, Leda’s mood is lifted…just in time for her to tumble– happily!–into bed.

    With a very funny text from award-winner Wendelin Van Draanen and bright, bouncy illustrations from Cornelia Lia, Gravity is Bringing Me Down makes it hilariously clear how this science concept impacts kids’ lives every day.

    About Gravity Is Bringing Me Down

    Gravity becomes a very personal problem for a girl as she stumbles and tumbles through a long day. A hilarious look at a core science concept for any kid who has ever had a case of the clumsies!

    When Leda wakes up by falling out of bed, she knows that gravity is in a very bad mood. Again.

    Sure enough, she struggles with stumbles and bumbles at home, trips and blips on the bus, and bashes and crashes in the classroom. But a lesson on gravity helps her understand what’s really going on. And after a visit to a science center, Leda’s mood is lifted…just in time for her to tumble– happily!–into bed.

    With a very funny text from award-winner Wendelin Van Draanen, Gravity is Bringing Me Down makes it hilariously clear how this science concept impacts kids’ lives every day.

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    About Wendelin Van Draanen

    Wendelin Van Draanen spent many years as a classroom teacher and is now a full-time writer. She is the author of many award-winning books, including the Sammy Keyes mysteries, Flipped, The Running Dream, Runaway, Wild Bird, Confessions of a Serial Kisser,… More about Wendelin Van Draanen

    About Wendelin Van Draanen

    Wendelin Van Draanen spent many years as a classroom teacher and is now a full-time writer. She is the author of many award-winning books, including the Sammy Keyes mysteries, Flipped, The Running Dream, Runaway, Wild Bird, Confessions of a Serial Kisser,… More about Wendelin Van Draanen

    About Wendelin Van Draanen

    Wendelin Van Draanen spent many years as a classroom teacher and is now a full-time writer. She is the author of many award-winning books, including the Sammy Keyes mysteries, Flipped, The Running Dream, Runaway, Wild Bird, Confessions of a Serial Kisser,… More about Wendelin Van Draanen

    About Wendelin Van Draanen

    Wendelin Van Draanen spent many years as a classroom teacher and is now a full-time writer. She is the author of many award-winning books, including the Sammy Keyes mysteries, Flipped, The Running Dream, Runaway, Wild Bird, Confessions of a Serial Kisser,… More about Wendelin Van Draanen

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Jan 16, 2024 | 40 Pages | 8-1/2 x 11 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593375921

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $21.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Jan 16, 2024 | 40 Pages | 8-1/2 x 11 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593375938

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Jan 16, 2024 | 40 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593375945

    Category: Children’s Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $5.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Sep 24, 2024 | 9 Minutes | 4-8 years | ISBN 9798217014439

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    Praise

    “In this funny, fresh take on a day gone wrong, Van Draanen and Li are sympathetic to their protagonist’s travails, presenting readers with the opportunity to see in resilient Leda—and themselves—that whatever gravity may throw down, they’ll rise above it.” —Publishers Weekly

    “This cheerful tale uses Leda’s case of the clumsies to introduce the concept of gravity. An engaging flight of imagination, grounded in fact.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “A perfect read for a day when everything feels wildly imperfect, this offers a stealthy combination of science and social/emotional learning.” — Bulletin

    “Van Draanen presents a fun exploration of gravity by making the science lesson engaging and accessible. And most everyone can relate to Leda and her clumsy day!” —School Library Journal

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