Goops and How to Be Them

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Goops and How to Be Them

by Gelett Burgess

EN·~15 minutes

Chapters

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.

Details

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

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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