6-years-old and very curious, little Annie climbs into the closet to retrieve the special coffee can that contains elements of her adoption story. Her adoptive father, who is Caucasian, answers her questions and retells her adoption story as she looks through the can's contents; a letter written by her birth mother, in Chinese and a baby picture of Annie. The adoptive father uses Annie's birth name (Dong Hee) while retelling the story.
- Full review of The Coffee Can Kid
- Coffee can craft ideas to go along with The Coffee Can Kid by the About Guide to Family Crafts.
- A recipe for Walnut Cookies to go along with The Coffee Can Kid by the About Guide to Chinese Food.


