Always Room for One More

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Always Room for One More
Always Room for One More
Author Sorche Nic Leodhas
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

  1. ^ 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