Caldecott Medal Winner

Always Room for One More

by Nonny Hogrogian

Summary

A generous Scottish man named Lachie MacLachlan welcomes every traveler passing his home on the moor, packing more and more guests inside until the little house finally bursts at the seams. Nonny Hogrogian works in fine crosshatched pen lines washed with heathery purples and greens, evoking the Scottish highlands and the warmth within the crowded cottage. Based on an old Scots folk song, the tale rewards hospitality and shows a community rebuilding what kindness once strained.

Historical Context & Significance

The book retells a traditional Scottish folk song and includes the original tune at the back.