Goops And How To Be Them
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A beloved classic of humorous children's literature, Goops and How to Be Them presents a wickedly witty guide to bad manners through the antics of the Goops — bald, round, featureless little creatures who embody every rude and slovenly behavior imaginable. Gelett Burgess illustrates each social transgression with clever rhyming verse and simple illustrations, turning lessons about etiquette into a delightfully subversive comedy that children and adults alike have cherished since its original publication in 1900. The genius of the approach lies in its reverse psychology: by cheerfully instructing readers on how to be as naughty and ill-mannered as possible, it makes the case for good behavior far more memorably than any straightforward moral lecture could. Witty, charming, and surprisingly timeless, it remains a landmark of American children's humor and a testament to Burgess's gift for satire.
Author: Gelett Burgess
Format: Hardback
Genre: Childrens fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A beloved classic of humorous children's literature, Goops and How to Be Them presents a wickedly witty guide to bad manners through the antics of the Goops — bald, round, featureless little creatures who embody every rude and slovenly behavior imaginable. Gelett Burgess illustrates each social transgression with clever rhyming verse and simple illustrations, turning lessons about etiquette into a delightfully subversive comedy that children and adults alike have cherished since its original publication in 1900. The genius of the approach lies in its reverse psychology: by cheerfully instructing readers on how to be as naughty and ill-mannered as possible, it makes the case for good behavior far more memorably than any straightforward moral lecture could. Witty, charming, and surprisingly timeless, it remains a landmark of American children's humor and a testament to Burgess's gift for satire.