More Goops and How Not to Be Them

01 - How To Eat Soup

Deep within every parents heart lies a longing for the kind of unsolicited praise that confirms just how polite their child truly is! This desire may have been even more pronounced back in 1903, when Gelett Burgess released his second book on the Goops. Through delightful cartoons that caricature misbehaving children, Burgess humorously outlines various breaches of etiquette and good manners. His collection of poems offers amusing insights into the many ways thoughtless or unkind behavior can offend polite society, while also inspiring readers to aspire to better conduct. Join Burgess on this whimsical journey as he playfully distinguishes between being “Good” and being a “Goop”! (Summary by Mark F. Smith)