Always Room for One More
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Always Room for One More | |
Author | Sorche Nic Leodhas |
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Illustrator | Nonny Hogrogian |
Country | United States |
Genre(s) | Children's picture book |
Publisher | Holt |
Publication date | 1965 |
ISBN | ISBN 0805003304 |
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 boy. While he lives in a small hut with his parents and eleven brothers, he always welcomes in any weary traveler who walks by on a stormy night. This story is based on an old Scottish folk song.
[edit] References
- ^ American Library Association: Caldecott Medal Winners, 1938 - Present. URL accessed 10 May 2007.
Preceded by May I Bring a Friend? |
Caldecott Medal recipient 1966 |
Succeeded by Sam, Bangs, and Moonshine |