The Untidy Goops are a group of children who do not take care of their belongings and themselves. They live in a messy house, eat with dirty hands, and never brush their teeth or comb their hair. One day, they meet the Neatlys, a family that is very clean and organized. The Untidy Goops learn from the Neatlys how to be tidy and take care of themselves. They start by cleaning up their house, washing their hands before meals, and brushing their teeth every day. In the end, they become just as neat and tidy as the Neatlys.
By Gelett Burgess · First published 1923 · Genre: Children's Literature, Humor, Poetry