Always Room for One More

Always Room for One More
Author Sorche Nic Leodhas
Illustrator Nonny Hogrogian
Country United States
Genre Children's picture book
Publisher Holt
Publication date
1965
ISBN 0-8050-0330-4
OCLC 24889407

Always Room for One More is a book by Sorche Nic Leodhas that 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.

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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