Read by: Nicholas Mondelli
Language: English
Length: 3 hours
Publisher: Applesauce Press
Release date: 2025-04-15
Brilliant illustrations of the first battle cry for American independence spring from Paul Revere's Ride, illustrated by acclaimed artist Charles Santore in this edition of the classic poem.
Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere… So begins the classic poem of devoted patriot Paul Revere's midnight ride on April 18, 1775. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote the poem in 1860 as a tribute to the revolutionary hero who rode his horse through Medford, Lexington, and Concord to warn the American patriots that the British were coming to attack.
This Classic Edition of Paul Revere's Ride features:
Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.