Caldecott Medal 1966: Complete list of winners

The 1966 Caldecott Medal recognized one of children’s literature’s most endearing contributions to the picture book canon. Nonny Hogrogian’s Always Room for One More captured the prestigious award that year, cementing its place among the most celebrated illustrated works for young readers. The Caldecott Medal, America’s most distinguished honor for children’s picture book illustration, has long celebrated the artistry and imagination that bring stories to life for the youngest audiences, and Hogrogian’s win demonstrated the continued importance of warm, inviting artwork in early childhood literacy.

Hogrogian’s winning book tells a Scottish folk tale with the kind of gentle humor and visual charm that makes picture books timeless. The illustration style—featuring expressive linework and a palette that feels both folksy and refined—captured something essential about storytelling itself: the idea that there’s always space for one more friend, one more visitor, one more person in the circle. This thematic resonance, paired with Hogrogian’s masterful execution, made it a standout choice among that year’s contenders and highlighted how the Caldecott Medal consistently seeks work that balances artistic excellence with genuine emotional connection.

Here are the complete winners of the 1966 Caldecott Medal:

Picture Books

• Always Room for One More by Nonny Hogrogian