Dress Quickly! by Gelett Burgess
Dress Quickly! is a children's book written by Gelett Burgess and published in 1902. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Peter who learns to dress himself quickly after being chased by a bear. The book teaches children about the importance of independence and self-reliance, as well as the value of being prepared for unexpected situations.
By Gelett Burgess · First published 1902 · Genre: Children's Literature, Poetry, Educational · 118 words
First lines
All your life you'll have to dress, / Every single day (unless / You should happen to be sick), / Why not learn to do it quick?
Hang your clothes the proper way, / So you'll find them fresh next day; / Treat them with a little care, / Fold them neatly on a chair; / So, without a bit of worry, / You can dress in quite a hurry.
Think of the slovenly Goops, before / You strew your clothing on the floor!
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Dress Quickly! is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gelett Burgess, dated 1902 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gelett Burgess
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Poetry, Educational, Humor
- Length: 118 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The content is written in a simple, rhyming style suitable for children, with a focus on teaching a basic life skill.
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhyming lines, characteristic of poetry.
- Educational — The work aims to instruct children on how to dress quickly and properly, emphasizing practical advice.
- Humor — The mention of 'slovenly Goops' adds a humorous element to the instructional content.
Tags
humor · children's literature · poetry · illustrated · whimsical · nonsense · imagination · adventure · fashion · playfulness · creativity · short stories