Which J. K. Rowling book presents fairy tales from the wizarding world?

The Tales of Beedle the Bard presents fairy tales from J. K. Rowling’s wizarding world.

The book is described as a collection of stories written by the fictional wizard Beedle the Bard. The best-known tale is “The Tale of the Three Brothers,” which introduces the Deathly Hallows: the Elder Wand, the Resurrection Stone, and the Cloak of Invisibility.

In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Hermione receives a copy of Beedle’s stories in Albus Dumbledore’s will. The characters use clues in the collection to understand the symbol and history of the Deathly Hallows. The companion book therefore adds information that directly supports the final novel’s plot.

Rowling published the real-world edition in 2008, with notes attributed to Dumbledore. The proceeds supported the Children’s High Level Group, later renamed Lumos. It should not be confused with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them or Quidditch Through the Ages, which are different Hogwarts library-style companion books.