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.
On sale: January 16, 2024
Age: 4-8 years
Grade: Preschool - 3
Page count: 40 Pages
ISBN: 9780593375921
Reading level: Lexile: AD510L | Fountas/Pinnell: M
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.
"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
