The Tales of Beedle the Bard: Joanne Rowling

Prepare to be spellbound by Chris Riddell`s dazzling full-colour illustrations in this stunning new collector`s edition of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, J.K. Rowling`s glorious fairytale classic.

This beautiful, deluxe edition features an opulent page size and a pull-out double gatefold; intricate foiled artwork by Chris Riddell on the real cloth cover and slipcase; an exclusive print of Albus Dumbledore; and a luxurious ribbon marker and head and tail band. The ultimate must-have edition for any Potter fan, collector or bibliophile, it is set to become a firm favourite at bedtime in non-magical households the world over.

Much loved by generations of witches and wizards since they first appeared in the fifteenth century, these five rollicking and mischievous tales are a deeply satisfying read in the tradition of all great fables and fairytales. Kindnesses are rewarded and selfishness shown to be the ruin of many a wizard. Burping cauldrons, hairy hearts and cackling stumps are met along the way. Translated from the runes by Hermione Granger, each of the tales is accompanied by a deliciously subversive and insightful commentary by Professor Albus Dumbledore, all brought vividly to life with Riddell`s trademark wit and elegance.

Former Waterstones Children`s Laureate Chris Riddell is the only illustrator to have won the Kate Greenaway Medal three times, and is brought together here for the first time with one of the world`s best loved storytellers in this magical new edition.The Tales of Beedle the Bard is published in aid of Lumos, an international children`s charity founded in 2005 by J.K. Rowling.