Books with title Always Room for One More

Winner of the Caldecott Medal.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.

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," Lachie lives with his family of twelve, and 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.The story, derived from an old Scottish folk song, is reflected superbly in the charming illustrations of Nonny Hogrogian. Always Room for One More is the winner of the 1966 Caldecott Medal.

Chaim and Yenta are at their wits' end - with ten children and a one-room house, they decide it's high time to get the rabbi's advice."Our house is so crowded, one room's not enough For all of our children and all of our stuff...We've no money for building or moving away. So what should we do, Rabbi, what do you say?" In this humorous retelling of the well-known tale, the characters and their dilemma come alive through colorful rhymes and animated illustrations. Room for One More is guaranteed to make parents chuckle and children laugh out loud while offering a profound life lesson. Just make sure to keep your eyes and ears open as you read - if you do, you will surely find one uninvited guest, each child's favorite hobby, and some clever plays on words - stuff to keep readers of all ages entertained from start to finish.

More adventures await Beaver, Hedgehog, Bear, and Badger when industrious Beaver builds a boat for himself. When he learns that all of his friends want to come along for a ride, he must fashion a raft large enough to fit everyone. As each friend climbs aboard, the raft sinks deeper into the water. When the raft reaches a precarious balance, Butterfly lands softly on it, tipping it over. Everyone gets drenched but learns a valuable lesson.

"Room for One More is more than an ordinary picturebook—it has small paper flaps that children can lift, creating a simple memory game...Delightful color illustrations add to a whimsical story ideal for parents and children to share at storytime or bedtime."—Children's Bookwatch"Kids are going to love this one, I can almost guarantee!...Good for a small group read aloud."—A Patchwork of Books"The is bound to delight a young child."—BookviewsA charming story of gentle compassion as a family outing takes a surprising turn! First the family finds a lost frog and decides to take him home. Before the day is over, they find a kitten, a canary, a hungry mouse, and a puppy. There is always room for one more—until they are almost home and find a lost elephant! Lift-the-flaps add fun to this youngest child memory game and story.Mathew Price was born in the west of England. He spent five years at London University and then five years in a bookstore. He was a children’s publisher before launching as a packager in 1983 and as a publisher in 1998. He is married to a Hawaiian American and has two children. He has written many books for young people.Ian P. Benfold Haywood studied fine art at the Nottingham School of Art and Design and illustration at the North Wales School of Art and Design. He has been a community artist and an art teacher and has illustrated a number of children’s books, including Linda Newbery’s Catcall (Orion), which won a silver medal in the Nestlé/Booktrust awards.