Which 2008 charity book by J.K. Rowling contains notes attributed to Albus Dumbledore?

The 2008 charity book by J.K. Rowling containing notes attributed to Albus Dumbledore is The Tales of Beedle the Bard.

The Tales of Beedle the Bard is a collection of five wizarding fairy tales. In the Harry Potter story, Hermione Granger receives a copy from Albus Dumbledore’s will. The fictional book includes “The Tale of the Three Brothers,” which is connected to the Deathly Hallows and becomes important to the final adventure.

Rowling wrote the real-world edition to resemble the fictional book. It includes explanatory notes attributed to Dumbledore, with additional commentary by Rowling. The notes expand details about wizarding customs, magical beliefs, and the relationship between the wizarding and Muggle worlds.

The book was published in 2008, after the main Harry Potter novels had concluded. Proceeds from the original edition supported the Children’s High Level Group, a charity associated with Rowling and advocacy for vulnerable children in Eastern Europe. It should not be confused with the earlier charity companion books about magical creatures and Quidditch.