Always Room for One More

Always Room for One More is a picture book by Sorche Nic Leodhas with illustrations by Nonny Hogrogian. It won the Caldecott Medal for excellence in American children's literature illustration in 1966.[1] It tells the tale of Lachie MacLachlan, a generous Scottish man. While he lives in a small hut with his wife and ten children, he always welcomes in any weary traveler who walks by on a stormy night. This story is based on an old Scottish folk song.

Always Room for One More
AuthorSorche Nic Leodhas
IllustratorNonny Hogrogian
CountryUnited States
GenreChildren's picture book
PublisherHolt, Rinehart and Winston
Publication date
1965
ISBN0-8050-0330-4
OCLC24889407

References

  1. American Library Association: Caldecott Medal Winners, 1938 - Present. URL accessed 27 May 2009.
Awards
Preceded by
May I Bring a Friend?
Caldecott Medal recipient
1966
Succeeded by
Sam, Bangs and Moonshine


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