Which book by J.K. Rowling presents the five stories attributed to Beedle the Bard?
Answer
The Tales of Beedle the Bard
Answer
The Tales of Beedle the Bard
The Tales of Beedle the Bard presents the five stories attributed to Beedle the Bard in J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world.
The book was published in 2007 as a fictional story collection referenced in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. In that novel, Albus Dumbledore leaves Hermione Granger a copy containing his notes, and the story “The Tale of the Three Brothers” helps the characters understand the Deathly Hallows.
The real-world edition was published in December 2007. Rowling created handwritten and illustrated limited-edition copies for charity, and a larger commercial edition followed. Proceeds from the limited-edition project supported The Children’s High Level Group, the organization later known as Lumos.
The five tales are presented as wizarding fairy tales, with commentary attributed to Dumbledore. The book is therefore both a companion work and an object that plays a direct role in the final Harry Potter novel.
Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026