{"product_id":"gravity-is-bringing-me-down-9780593375938","title":"Gravity Is Bringing Me Down","description":"\u003cb\u003eGravity 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!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Leda wakes up by falling out of bed, she knows that gravity is in a very bad mood. Again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSure 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith a very funny text from award-winner Wendelin Van Draanen and bright, bouncy illustrations from Cornelia Lia, \u003ci\u003eGravity is Bringing Me Down\u003c\/i\u003e makes it hilariously clear how this science concept impacts kids' lives every day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWENDELIN VAN DRAANEN\u003c\/b\u003e is the acclaimed author of more than thirty novels. Her novels for teens include \u003ci\u003eFlipped\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Running Dream\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Schneider Family Book Award; \u003ci\u003eWild Bird\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eConfessions of a Serial Kisser\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eRunaway\u003c\/i\u003e. Her books for younger readers include the eighteen-book Sammy Keyes mystery series, winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award; \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Life of Lincoln Jones\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Josette Frank Award; and \u003ci\u003eSwear to Howdy\u003c\/i\u003e. Van Draanen lives in California with her husband. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCORNELIA LI \u003c\/b\u003eis a Chinese born illustrator currently based in Toronto. A self-proclaimed science nerd, she has collaborated on several science related picture books: \u003ci\u003eThe Trouble With Time Travel\u003c\/i\u003e by Stephen W. Martin, and \u003ci\u003eHello, Opportunity\u003c\/i\u003e by Shaelyn McDaniel.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50654107074834,"sku":"9780593375938","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1b89cb9a-5acb-4ea8-bd34-7c1337adc455.jpg?v=1733371933","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/gravity-is-bringing-me-down-9780593375938","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}