
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.
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.

1866–1951
A playful American writer and illustrator, he helped shape modern nonsense verse and left a lasting mark on popular language. He is best remembered for the "Goops" books, the "Purple Cow," and for helping popularize the word "blurb."
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