A Little Candy Book for a Little Girl

Betsey Bobbitt is a lively little girl who can’t sit still, bobbing about like a circus tiger whenever she has a story to tell. She spends her days running errands for neighbors, who always hand her a penny and urge her to buy a stick of candy—her greatest delight. Her mother, however, worries about the cheap, brightly colored sweets that hide unsafe ingredients, and she tries to steer Betsey toward healthier treats. The tension between a child's craving for candy and a mother's caution sets the stage for an adventure in the kitchen.

One September afternoon, after a schoolyard chat about future dreams, Betsey declares she wants to become a teacher of Domestic Science, inspired by the idea of making the most delicious, wholesome candies herself. Her mother, delighted by this earnest ambition, offers to begin teaching her right away, turning the home into a miniature confectionery lab. Alongside the charming narrative, the book includes a handy appendix of wartime‑era recipes that use sugar sparingly, letting listeners learn sweet, safe treats just like Betsey will.