Always Room for One More

Sorche Nic Leodhas; Illustrated by Nonny Hogrogian

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Lachie MacLachlan, the generous hero of this enchanting tale, is the exception to the rule that the Scots are a thrifty lot. In his "wee house in the heather," where he lives with his family of twelve, he welcomes to his hearth every weary traveler who passes by on a stormy night. "There's always room for one more," says Lachie, and how his grateful guests say a wonderful "Thank you" provides a delightfully warm and tender ending to this hilarious tale of kindness.
 
Always Room for One More is the winner of the 1966 Caldecott Medal.

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"Lachie MacLachlan...generously extends a welcome to all who pass by. Soon, a tinker, a tailor, a sailor, a lassie, an 'auld' wife, a bagpiper, and others join him, until the jubilant dancing and singing literally bring the house down....With the help of his guests, [Lachie] builds a bigger house, where there is 'always room for one more.'"--Book Links

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Heather  rated it  
Sep 9, 2011
1966 Caldecott Medal Winner

Ink drawings of objects and people are accented by smudgy pinkish-purple, green, black, and gray watercolor. The way that some of the lines criss-cross each other reminds me of Chex cereal. The effect is sort of messy, but intriguing and unique among all the ...more
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Patty  rated it  
Jun 30, 2011
A true lesson on how our hearts are big enough for everyone....an example of God's sweet grace. Pick this one up for your little ones and read it over and over and over again! ...more
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Meredith  rated it  
Apr 16, 2009
I defy anyone reading this book aloud to not get a fake Scottish accent while reading. Seriously, I don't think it's possible. Reading this book reminds me so much of home and my childhood-it makes me feel warm and safe. Bonus-the tune is in the back. You can sing along! ...more
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Sorche Nic Leodhas; Illustrated by Nonny Hogrogian

Sorche Nic Leodhas, author of Thistle and Thyme, a Newbery Honor Book, turns to her childhood to retell this Scottish folktale that was passed on to her by her own grandfather. She has written many books for young people, among them All in the Morning Early.

Nonny Hogrogian, twice winner of the Caldecott Medal, for Always Room for One More and One Fine Day, has illustrated numerous books for young people.

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Sorche Nic Leodhas; Illustrated by Nonny Hogrogian
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Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Henry Holt and Co.
March 1972
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ISBN: 9780805003307
ISBN10: 0805003304
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7 7/8 x 7 inches, 32 pages, Full-color illustrations throughout
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September 1965
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ISBN: 9780805003314
ISBN10: 0805003312
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8 x 7 inches, 32 pages, Color illustrations
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September 1965
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ISBN: 9780030883439
ISBN10: 0030883431
5 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches, 289 pages
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