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 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