Children's Books The Tales of Beedle the Bard - Illustrated Edition

The Tales of Beedle the Bard is an illustrated edition of J.K. Rowling’s collection of fairy tales from the Wizarding World, presented as an essential companion to the Harry Potter books. The volume includes wise and witty notes from Professor Albus Dumbledore, shared via the enchanted pen of Rowling, and is designed as a magical gift for Harry Potter fans.

Illustrated by Muggle artist Chris Riddell, the book is packed with colour artwork, with pages described as bursting with colour, beautiful line and striking composition. A spectacular gatefold spread is included, and Dumbledore’s notes feature some familiar faces from the Harry Potter novels. This edition follows the illustrated Harry Potter novels (Jim Kay) and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Olivia Lomenech Gill).

Key details

• Illustrated edition of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World fairy tales
• Includes notes from Professor Albus Dumbledore
• Illustrations by Chris Riddell
• Packed with colour illustrations and includes a gatefold spread
• Published in aid of Lumos, an international children’s charity founded in 2005 by J.K. Rowling

Synopsis

The book brings together five mischievous, witty tales in the tradition of fables and fairy tales, where kindness is rewarded and selfishness leads to ruin for many a wizard. Along the way are burping cauldrons, hairy hearts and cackling stumps.

Each story is brought to life with Chris Riddell’s trademark humour and elegance, including ‘The Tale of the Three Brothers’, known to Harry Potter readers for the role it played in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.