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A man dwells on the merits of seeing a purple cow versus being one.

In War the Creator, Gelett Burgess, an esteemed American writer, unveils a poignant narrative about the transformative impact of war on a young Frenchman he once called a friend. “Because he was my friend, because he was so lovable, because he suffered much, I want to try to tell the story of a boy who, in two months, became a man. I first encountered him just before the war began, and upon seeing him again after he had been wounded, the change was so profound that I could not rest until I uncovered the story behind his metamorphosis.” – From War the Creator (Lee Smalley)

The Goops are back with their sloppy manners, rudeness, and general all-around naughtiness, setting an example of how not to behave, much to the endless delight of children of all ages. First published in 1903, this second of the well-known Goop books contains many of the funniest and most original of Burgess' famous rhymes. With dozens of verses on everything from loyalty to the etiquette of eating soup, there is something here for everyone to enjoy.

Melisande tells the story of a beautiful princess, "Goops" is a poem that descibes exactly how children should not behave, and Prince Prigio relates the tale of a misunderstood member of a royal family.

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 ...