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Carla and the Tin Can Cake Party is a relatable story where Carla spends the night at her grandparents' house. Carla and Kim love to dress up in their grandmother’s fancy clothing and have a tea party. Carla makes a bit of a mess in her excitement, but her understanding grandmother teaches her a less destructive and unique recipe to have a great tea party after all. This book has warm themes of time with grandparents and has a bonus recipe in the back on how to make a Tin Can Cake. The illustrations, actions of the characters, and text blend to make a heartfelt story with a positive representation of African American life.