Goops

Goops

The Goops books were originally published between 1900 and 1950, and were created by the artist, art critic, poet, author, and humorist author, Gelett Burgess. The Goops series is among his most famous works.

The Goops they lick their fingers,

and the Goops they lick their knives;

the Goops they spill their broth on the tablecloth,

Oh, they lead disgusting lives!

Since the publication of the original Goops book, Goops and How to Be Them in 1900, the series has come to be seen as the quintessential series on teaching children the importance of manners and polite behavior.

When you are playing with the girls,

you must not pull their pretty curls;

if you are gentle when you play,

you will be glad of it some day!

In addition to the series of books, Burgess created the syndicated comic strip Goops in 1924, and worked on it through its end in 1925.

Written by Gelett Burgess more than 100 years ago, Goops And How To Be Them has been a staple of family libraries for generations. His witty sense of humor, and talented artistic abilities bring to life creatures known for their naughty behavior. As children learn by example, the Goops teach children how NOT to act.

Works

• Goops, and How to be Them (1900) Juvenile
• More Goops, and How Not to Be Them (1903) Juvenile
• Goop Tales (1904) Juvenile
• Blue Goops and Red (1909) Juvenile

References

• Bleiler, Everett (1948). The Checklist of Fantastic Literature. Chicago: Shasta Publishers. p. 65.
• Strickler, Dave. Syndicated Comic Strips and Artists, 1924-1995: The Complete Index. Cambria, CA: Comics Access, 1995. ISBN 0-9700077-0-1.

External links

• The Official website of Burgess' Goops series
• Toonopedia: Gelett Burgess
• U of Toronto Representative Poetry Online: Gelett Burgess
• Works by Gelett Burgess at Project Gutenberg
• YouTube videos of Goops