Brilliant illustrations of the first battle cry for American independence spring from the pages of Paul Revere's Ride, illustrated by acclaimed artist Charles Santore in this newly redesigned 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:

• A beautifully designed hardcover
• Original poem from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
• Historically accurate illustrations by renowned artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Night Before Christmas, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop's Fables
• Is a wonderful gift for birthdays, holidays, or a Christmas present

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.

About the Author
The work of New York Times bestselling children's book illustrator Charles Santore 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, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz. Elizabeth Encarnacion is an author and book editor who specializes in books for kids and teens. Her books include Cat's Cradle & Other Fabulous String Figures, The Girls' Guide to Campfire Activities, 3-D Doodle Book & Kit. She is also the programming director for Spells Writing Lab, a non-profit writing and tutoring center for children based in North Philadelphia.


Book Information
ISBN 9781604334937
Author Henry Longfellow
Format Hardback
Page Count 36
Imprint Applesauce Press
Publisher HarperCollins Focus
Weight(grams) 525g
Dimensions(mm) 288mm * 274mm * 11mm