Little White Barbara

Little White Barbara lives with her two caring aunts, Dosy and Posy, who are constantly trying to make her plump and rosy. Their mornings begin with cod‑liver oil and cheek‑rubbed towels, and they adjust her environment—keeping her warm by the fire when it rains and cool with fans on hot days—yet Barbara only grows paler and thinner.

When the aunts realize their efforts aren’t working, they call on Dr. Funnyman for advice. He suggests a dose of “laughing medicine,” which turns out to be a lively little boy named Tommy who arrives with a frog, a guinea‑pig, and a bundle of jokes. As Tommy’s playful antics spark Barbara’s first genuine laughter, she starts to move, climb, and enjoy games, bringing colour back to her cheeks and a spark of energy to her days.