Prepare to be spellbound! The Tales of Beedle the Bard is published in aid of Lumos, an international children’s charity founded in 2005 by J.K. Now available in a paperback format featuring a brand new cover by Chris Riddell, this edition contains all of the mesmerizing illustrations from the original hardback plus an exclusive additional art print of Harry, Ron and Hermione for readers to take out and keep. Each tale is brought vividly to life with Riddell’s trademark wry humour and elegance, including ‘The Tale of the Three Brothers’, familiar to readers of Harry Potter from the crucial role it plays in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Burping cauldrons, hairy hearts and cackling stumps are met along the way. Kindnesses are rewarded and selfishness shown to be the ruin of many a wizard. Mischievous and witty, Beedle the Bard’s stories are a deeply satisfying read in the tradition of all great fables and fairytales.

Much loved by generations of witches and wizards, and translated from the original runes by Hermione Granger, this beautiful edition is the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans. All of the gorgeous, grim and gothic detail of the Bard’s five bewitching tales has been brought to life by Chris Riddell, thrice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal. Rich with allusions and symbols from the Harry Potter stories, and enhanced with fascinating commentary from beloved sage Professor Albus Dumbledore, this is a Hogwarts Library book to treasure and enjoy for years to come. Full of magic and trickery, these classic tales both entertain and instruct, and remain as captivating to young wizards today as they were when Beedle first put quill to parchment in the fifteenth century. An essential companion to the Harry Potter books, The Tales of Beedle the Bard is a collection of fairytales from the wizarding world, via the enchanted pen of J.K. T he Tales of Beedle the Bard have been favourite bedtime reading in wizarding households for centuries.

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