Carla and the Tin Can Cake Party

In this endearing picture book by superstar chef and beloved TV host Carla Hall, Carlas grandmother helps her turn things around when a game of dress-up leads to a fancy tea party gone wrong.

Carla and her sister Kim love visiting their grandparents home, where they can always count on having something fun to get into, like Grannys old chest full of treasures! Dressed up in mounds of beautiful dresses, sparkling jewels, and fancy gloves, Carla decides the day wouldnt be complete without a tea party for the girls special guests, Granny and Doc.

But when Carla accidentally ruins her grandmothers favorite quilt and famous pound cake, she fears that all the fun is spoiled. How can Carla and her family have a proper tea party without an elegant set up and delicious food? Then Carlas grandmother steps in, sharing her recipe for a special cake. Will the secret ingredient help Carla save the day

Carla Hall attended LAcademie de Cuisine in Maryland. She gained her audience when she competed on BravosTop ChefandTop Chef: All Stars. She has been a TV personality since then, cohosting on the ABC talk showThe Chew, contributing onGood Morning America, and featuring as a judge onCrazy Deliciouson Netflix and onBakeaway Campon the Food Network. She is the author ofCarlas Comfort Foods,Cooking with Love,Carla and the Christmas Cornbread,Carla and the Tin Can Cake Party, andCarla Halls Soul Food, which received an NAACP Image Awards nomination. She lives in Washington, DC, with her husband. Visit CarlaHall.com for more.
Cherise Harris is an author and illustrator from Barbados. Her work centers around an interest in fairy tale and its role in telling deep and meaningful stories. Cherise uses pencil, watercolor, and clay, exploring her ideas in both 2D and 3D form. She also uses Photoshop to create digital art and gifs. She received her associates degree in visual arts at the Barbados Community College, her BFA in illustration at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, and most recently completed her masters in illustration at Falmouth University in the UK. Cherise currently lives back home in Barbados with her husband, Ryan, and her daughter.

• Publisher:Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (October 14, 2025)
• Language :English
• Hardcover :40 pages
• ISBN-13 :9781665935630
• Reading age :4 – 8 years
• Grade level :Preschool – 3
• Item Weight :1.18 pounds
• Dimensions :11 x 0.5 x 10 inches
• BISAC Categories: Kids