Paul Revere's Ride

Paul Revere's Ride

CLASSIC AMERICAN POETRY • ILLUSTRATED PICTURE BOOK EDITION

Based on the legendary narrative poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and stunningly brought to life by award-winning illustrator Ted Rand, Paul Revere’s Ride captures one of the most iconic moments in American revolutionary history.

Longfellow's stirring cadence—“Listen, my children, and you shall hear / Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere...”—has been committed to memory by generations of readers. Ted Rand’s dramatic watercolor illustrations recreate the shadowy, tension-filled night of April 18, 1775, tracking Revere's urgent midnight dash across the Massachusetts countryside to warn colonial minutemen of approaching British troops.

"A cry of alarm, / To every Middlesex village and town,— / A bell-though night, and a warning alarm."

Core Narrative & Visual Highlights:

• The Historic Midnight Ride: Follows Paul Revere's clandestine crossing of the Charles River and his frantic ride through Charlestown, Medford, and Lexington.

• The Signal Lanterns: Captures the famous moment at the Old North Church ("One if by land, and two if by sea") that launched the historic warning.

• Atmospheric Watercolors: Ted Rand’s rich, moody illustrations evoke the dark night, the thunder of hooves, and the sleeping colonial towns suddenly jolted awake by the call to arms.

Key Historical Elements in the Poem:

Perfect For:

• Young Readers & History Buffs (Ages 6–10): A brilliant introduction to American history, poetry, and revolutionary folklore through visual storytelling.

• Classroom Read-Alouds: A staple for elementary and middle school history lessons during celebrations of Patriots' Day or Independence Day.

• Fans of Classic American Poetry: Readers who appreciate historical picture books that preserve traditional verse with high-caliber artistic interpretation.