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More Goops and How Not to Be Them: A Manual of Manners for Impolite Infants

Gelett Burgess

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More Goops and How Not to Be Them: A Manual of Manners for Impolite Infants

Gelett Burgess

Children & Young Adult Reading, Humour, Poetry

More Goops and How Not to Be Them: A Manual of Manners for Impolite Infants, published in 1903 by Gelett Burgess, is a whimsical children's etiquette book that uses humorous illustrations and rhyming verses to teach proper behavior. The book features the mischievous 'Goops,' who exemplify various social faux pas, such as rudeness and messiness, while contrasting their antics with lessons on politeness. Through 87 entertaining verses, Burgess emphasizes the importance of good manners, making it an engaging read for children and their caregivers alike.

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