A Collection of Goops

Author: Gelett Burgess
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781936639144
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 214

Book Description
Experience for yourself the treasure that inspired generations of children's authors, including the young Dr. Seuss. Gelett Burgess first published Goops and How to be Them in 1900, giving life to a set of characters he would continue to develop over several decades, through numerous books and even a comic strip. This collection contains the two most popular of these, the original Goops and How to be Them and its sequel, More Goops and How Not to be Them. We've even included an excerpt from The Burgess Nonsense Book that showcases an entire Alphabet of Famous Goops!

Goops and how to be Them

Author: Gelett Burgess
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 104

Book Description
A manual of etiquette in verse covering table manners, hospitality, tidiness, obedience, and other rules of general conduct.

The Story of the Goops

Author: M.B. Castro
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 150493427X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 39

Book Description
The Goops, written by Gelett Burgess in 1903, is a collection of whimsical poems, teaching manners and polite behavior. This version of the Goops is rewritten to be relevant to todays kids and embellished with illustrations sure to catch the attention of anyone that thinks boogers can be amusing. Teaching good manners to their children is a primary obligation of parents, but how should they do it? Missy Castros interpretation of The Goops is reminiscent of Dr. Heinrich Hoffmanns Struwwelpeter which has used funny illustrations to scare kids into good behavior since 1844. Missys work incorporates more modern psychological methods to teach manners more through example and humor than shame and fear. It is bound to become a new classic! - Joel S. Koenig, MD Lifes lessons are often learned best through humor and non-examples. The Goops provides parents and educators alike a hilarious story and inviting illustrations to help guide children along the path of right thought and action. - Greg Hungerford, Ed. D. Social/Emotional/Behavioral-Effective Practice Specialist As a doctor who has the privilege of helping children every day, I get to see their up close curiosity of all things gross. Children will adore The Goops and its fantastically gross illustrations, while parents will love that their children will learn about manners and other lessons through such a satirical and fun book. Reading The Goops together, families are sure to laugh a lot. We could all use a little more laughter. -Scott Hardeman, MD. Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor In the tradition of Lemony Snicket or Roahl Dahl, we are introduced to Missy Castros Goops! They are gross enough to make me giggle and the sort of disgusting role models that I would prefer not to emulate. A fun and subversively instructive book for parents and kids alike. - Katy Miller, MSW, LCSW

Snap of the Super-goop

Author: Troy Cummings
Publisher: Chapter Books
ISBN: 9781532142819
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Alexander keeps seeing monsters he has previously conquered, but every time he gets close they disappear and his friends are beginning to think he is delusional--but when one of their teachers turns into a blob of super-goop right before their eyes they realize the team is dealing with a shape-shifter, and it is after the Notebook of Doom.

Gooby Goop

Author: Christopher Stitt
Publisher: Blake Education
ISBN: 9781865093789
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 72

Book Description
A monster is destroying the city and it's all Stacey's fault! Her Gooby Goop is alive. Someone must work out a way to stop it before it destroys the whole town.

Goop Soup

Author: David Lubar
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1429935332
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Book Description
Bestselling author David Lubar is back with the third exciting installment of the adventures of Nathan Abercrombie, the world's first zombie spy Nathan is just getting started with his training for secret organization BUM when greasy green globs of goop start oozing from every faucet in town. Gross! When BUM asks Nathan to investigate, he and his friends Abigail and Mookie follow the trail to the smelliest place they can imagine—deep in the heart of the sewers of East Craven. And what they encounter there may end Nathan's career as a zombie spy before it has even begun.... At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The Goop Directory of Juvenile Offenders Famous for their Misdeeds and Serving as a Salutary Example for all Virtuous Children

Author: Gelett Burgess
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 70

Book Description
Gelett Burgess's 'The Goop Directory of Juvenile Offenders Famous for their Misdeeds and Serving as a Salutary Example for all Virtuous Children' is a unique and thought-provoking piece of children's literature. Written in a whimsical and satirical style, the book presents a collection of cautionary tales featuring mischievous children and their consequences. The stories are designed to teach young readers valuable lessons about morality and good behavior in a playful and engaging way, making it a timeless classic in the genre of juvenile literature. Burgess's clever use of humor and wit adds depth to the stories and keeps readers entertained throughout. The book's detailed illustrations further enhance the reading experience, making it a visual treat for children and adults alike. Gelett Burgess, known for his wit and humor in his writings, drew inspiration for this book from his observations of human behavior and society. His unique perspective and keen insight into the workings of the human mind shine through in the stories, making them both entertaining and enlightening. With its blend of humor, morality, and insightful commentary, 'The Goop Directory' is recommended for readers of all ages who enjoy thought-provoking and engaging children's literature.

More Goops and How Not to Be Them

Author: Gelett Burgess
Publisher: Applewood Books
ISBN: 1429042842
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 104

Book Description
A manual of etiquette in verse covering table manners, hospitality, tidiness, obedience, and other rules of general conduct.

Goop Tales

Author: Gelett Burgess
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780971236837
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Goop Tales: Alphabetically Told is Gelett Burgess' third Goop book, first published in 1904. He took great care in naming each character, and dressing them in festive costumes so as to match the manner they represented. Dedicating a boy and girl character for every letter in the alphabet, Goop Tales goes great lengths in teaching both the alphabet and the importance of learning manners and polite behavior.

What Kind of Woman

Author: Kate Baer
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063008432
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 117

Book Description
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller A Goop Book Club Pick "If you want your breath to catch and your heart to stop, turn to Kate Baer."--Joanna Goddard, Cup of Jo A stunning and honest debut poetry collection about the beauty and hardships of being a woman in the world today, and the many roles we play - mother, partner, and friend. “When life throws you a bag of sorrow, hold out your hands/Little by little, mountains are climbed.” So ends Kate Baer’s remarkable poem “Things My Girlfriends Teach Me.” In “Nothing Tastes as Good as Skinny Feels” she challenges her reader to consider their grandmother’s cake, the taste of the sea, the cool swill of freedom. In her poem “Deliverance” about her son’s birth she writes “What is the word for when the light leaves the body?/What is the word for when it/at last, returns?” Through poems that are as unforgettably beautiful as they are accessible, Kate Bear proves herself to truly be an exemplary voice in modern poetry. Her words make women feel seen in their own bodies, in their own marriages, and in their own lives. Her poems are those you share with your mother, your daughter, your sister, and your friends.