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Title: Goops and How to Be Them
Note: Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Goops and How to Be Them" by Gelett Burgess is a manual of manners for children, written in the early 20th century. The book is designed to instruct young readers on the importance of good behavior and politeness, highlighting the contrast between well-mannered children and the unruly, messy Goops. Through playful verses and charming illustrations, it addresses various themes related to etiquette, cleanliness, and virtue. The content of the book is structured around a series of whimsical poems that showcase the Goops' undesirable behaviors—such as being rude, messy, and inconsiderate—and juxtapose them with guidelines for proper conduct. Each rhyme focuses on different aspects of manners—like table etiquette, generosity, and the importance of tidiness—encouraging children to embrace good habits. The playful tone and engaging illustrations not only make the lessons enjoyable but also invite young readers to reflect on their behavior, ultimately aiming to instill a sense of kindness and respect in their interactions with others. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Burgess, Gelett, 1866-1951
EBook No.: 36664
Published: Jul 8, 2011
Downloads: 215
Language: English
Subject: Etiquette
Subject: Etiquette for children and teenagers
Subject: Etiquette -- Juvenile poetry
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Goops and How to Be Them
Note: Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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)
Summary: "Goops and How to Be Them" by Gelett Burgess is a manual of manners for children, written in the early 20th century. The book is designed to instruct young readers on the importance of good behavior and politeness, highlighting the contrast between well-mannered children and the unruly, messy Goops. Through playful verses and charming illustrations, it addresses various themes related to etiquette, cleanliness, and virtue. The content of the book is structured around a series of whimsical poems that showcase the Goops' undesirable behaviors—such as being rude, messy, and inconsiderate—and juxtapose them with guidelines for proper conduct. Each rhyme focuses on different aspects of manners—like table etiquette, generosity, and the importance of tidiness—encouraging children to embrace good habits. The playful tone and engaging illustrations not only make the lessons enjoyable but also invite young readers to reflect on their behavior, ultimately aiming to instill a sense of kindness and respect in their interactions with others. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Burgess, Gelett, 1866-1951
EBook No.: 36664
Published: Jul 8, 2011
Downloads: 215
Language: English
Subject: Etiquette
Subject: Etiquette for children and teenagers
Subject: Etiquette -- Juvenile poetry
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.