Which book did J.K. Rowling publish in 2008 as a collection of wizarding-world fairy tales?

J.K. Rowling published The Tales of Beedle the Bard in 2008 as a collection of wizarding-world fairy tales.

The book is presented as a translation of stories by Beedle the Bard, a fictional wizarding author. In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Hermione receives a copy containing “The Tale of the Three Brothers,” the story that explains the origins of the Deathly Hallows.

The real-world edition includes five tales and commentary attributed to Albus Dumbledore. Rowling’s notes turn the collection into a bridge between fictional folklore and the wider history of the wizarding world.

The book originated with seven handwritten and illustrated copies made by Rowling. One copy was auctioned for charity, while six were given to people closely connected with the Harry Potter books. The commercially published edition supported Rowling’s charity work.