
Gravity Is Bringing Me Down
$35.82
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
20 February 2024
Summary
In this STEM-powered picture book, gravity becomes a very personal subject for a girl as she stumbles and tumbles through a long day.
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 h…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593375921 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593375920 |
| Author: | Wendelin Van Draanen, Cornelia Li |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 20 February 2024 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 216mm |
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Critics Review
“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
About The Author
Wendelin Van Draanen
WENDELIN VAN DRAANEN is the acclaimed author of more than thirty novels. Her novels for teens include Flipped, The Running Dream, winner of the Schneider Family Book Award; Wild Bird; Confessions of a Serial Kisser; and Runaway. Her books for younger readers include the eighteen-book Sammy Keyes mystery series, winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award; The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones, winner of the Josette Frank Award; and Swear to Howdy. Van Draanen lives in California with her husband.
CORNELIA LI is a Chinese born illustrator currently based in Toronto. A self-proclaimed science nerd, she has collaborated on several science related picture books- The Trouble With Time Travel by Stephen W. Martin, and Hello, Opportunity by Shaelyn McDaniel.
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