Goops and How to Be Them

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Goops and How to Be Them

by Gelett Burgess

EN·~15 minutes·45 chapters

Chapters

45 total

GOOPS AND HOW TO BE THEM

1:07

INTRODUCTION

0:35

TABLE MANNERS.—I.

0:19

TABLE MANNERS.—II.

0:21

CLEANLINESS

0:24

NEATNESS

0:14

COURTESY

0:18

GENEROSITY

0:18

CONSIDERATION

0:18

MISS MANNERS

0:14

Description

A charming little handbook turns the everyday lessons of good manners into a lively game of “who’s a Goop?” and who isn’t. By pairing witty, rhyming verses with spirited drawings, the book shows children the humorous side of misbehaviour—like licking knives at the table or leaving muddy footprints—so they can see exactly what to avoid.

Each section tackles a different courtesy, from table etiquette and cleanliness to generosity, honesty and even how to treat pets. The verses are short and snappy, making it easy for young listeners to remember the rules while giggling at the Goops’ outlandish antics. The playful tone invites kids to compare their own habits with the Goops and ask themselves, “Am I a Goop or not?”

Perfect for a read‑aloud moment, this guide encourages self‑reflection without preaching. Its lighthearted approach helps children internalise simple virtues while enjoying the fun of spotting the Goops’ silly mistakes.

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Language

en

Duration

~15 minutes (14K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Edwards, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2011-07-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Gelett Burgess

Gelett Burgess

1866–1951

Best remembered for the nonsense classic "The Purple Cow," this lively American writer and humorist helped shape the playful spirit of literary San Francisco in the 1890s. He also had a knack for reinvention, moving between poetry, illustration, criticism, and children's books with easy wit.

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