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
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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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