Books with title Goops and how to be them

"Goops and How to be Them" is a classic children's book first published in 1900 by Gelett Burgess as "a manual of manners for polite infants inculcating many juvenile virtues both by precept and example with ninety drawings."The book is full of good advice for the young reader on topics as diverse as table manners, bed time, politeness, and patience. It's also clearly a product of the early 20th century with some instruction no longer current (or even appropriate!). Still, its good humor, witty poems, and whimsical illustrations make the book a timeless classic for children and adults alike.- 90 illustrated pages- 40 rhyming poems- Set on a supple paper background for an authentic feelThis Kindle version of "Goops and How to be Them" has been carefully designed by hand from scans from the original book and set against a paper background to simulate the original as much as possible.Topics include:- Table Manners - 1- Table Manners - 2- Cleanliness- Neatness- Generosity- Consideration- Miss Manners- Borrowing- Memory- Books- Honesty- "Why?"- Bed-Time- Modesty- Disfiguration- Bravery- Tidiness- Patience- Fortitude- George Adolphus- Politeness- Gentleness- Hospitality- Pets- Remember!- Curiosity- Willy- Clothes- Helpfulness- Quietness- Order- Teasing- Interruption- Cry-Baby- Caution- Tardiness- Obedience- Church Headaches- Perseverance- Doll-Time- Combing and Curling- Cheerfulness

Reintroduced by Barbara Ross Good manners, consideration for others and thoughtfulness are habits. Goops And How To Be Them with the happy rhymes and delightful illustrations makes it easy and fun to learn these virtues. The Goops they lick their fingers and the Goops they lick their knives They spill their broth on the tablecloth Oh, they lead disgusting lives! Once placed in your memory, for the rest of your life, every time you lick chocolate from your finger this happy rhym will float through your brain and you will know ' YOU ARE BEING A GOOP1'

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