Which J.K. Rowling book collects three fairy tales read by wizarding children?

The Tales of Beedle the Bard collects three fairy tales read by wizarding children.

The 2007 book presents five tales attributed to the fictional wizard Beedle the Bard. Three are especially important in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: “The Tale of the Three Brothers,” “The Fountain of Fair Fortune,” and “The Warlock’s Hairy Heart.” Hermione receives a copy in the story and translates the runes in the Three Brothers tale.

The book is framed as a translated and annotated edition. Its notes are credited to Albus Dumbledore, with additional comments from Hermione Granger. The format makes it resemble a scholarly collection while also deepening the mythology of the wizarding world.

The title is sometimes confused with the other charity companion books. Fantastic Beasts discusses creatures, and Quidditch Through the Ages discusses sport. Beedle’s book instead focuses on folklore, moral tales, and the legend of the Deathly Hallows.