The Tales of Beedle the Bard

Name: The Tales of Beedle the Bard
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781408894613
Price: 44.99 NZD
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Large Print Dyslexia Edition

By J. K. Rowling

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Summary

The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling is a delightful collection of enchanting fairy tales from the wizarding world. This book includes five magical stories, each with its own charm and moral lesson, accompanied by insightful commentary from Albus Dumbledore. It serves as both a children's book and a fascinating companion to the Harry Potter series.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might like this book if you enjoy enchanting fairy tales set in the magical world of wizards and witches. With its delightful mix of adventure, moral lessons, and whimsical storytelling, it offers a captivating insight into the folklore that shapes the magical universe. Perfect for fans of J.K. Rowling's wizarding world or those who enjoy imaginative children's stories.

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Description

The Tales of Beedle the Bard has been favourite bedtime reading in wizarding households for centuries. Full of magic and trickery, these classic tales both entertain and instruct, and remain as captivating to young wizards today as they were when Beedle first put quill to parchment in the 15th century. There are five tales in all: ‘The Tale of the Three Brothers’ Harry Potter fans will know from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows; ‘The Fountain of Fair Fortune’, ‘The Warlock's Hairy Heart’, ‘The Wizard and the Hopping Pot’ and ‘Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump’ complete the collection. These narrative gems are accompanied by explanatory notes by Professor Albus Dumbledore (included by kind permission of the Hogwarts Headmaster’s archive). His illuminating thoughts reveal the stories to be much more than just simple moral tales, and are sure to make Babbitty Rabbitty and the slug-belching Hopping Pot as familiar to Muggles as Snow White and Cinderella.

This large print, dyslexia-friendly edition of these much loved fairytales pairs J.K. Rowling’s original text with gorgeous jacket art by Jonny Duddle and line illustrations throughout by Tomislav Tomic. Features to aid accessibility include RNIB-approved and dyslexia-friendly fonts and font sizes, tinted paper for glare reduction and maximum contrast, captions and detailed descriptions to accompany each illustration and themed navigational aids to assist the reader.

A contribution from the sale of each book will go to Lumos.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The reviews of The Tales of Beedle the Bard highlight its enchanting tales, delivered with J.K. Rowling’s characteristic wit and charm. They emphasise the book's playful humour and valuable lessons for both children and parents. The collection is praised for its diversity and originality, providing a delightful storytelling experience. Additionally, the accessibility efforts undertaken for this edition, making it suitable for readers with print impairments, are commended by organisations dedicated to inclusive reading.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408894613

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 664g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 500 million copies, been translated into 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos), and The Tales of Beedle the Bard (in aid of Lumos), as well as a screenplay inspired by Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, which marked the start of a five-film series to be written by the author. She has also collaborated on a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two, which opened in London’s West End in the summer of 2016. In 2012, J.K. Rowling’s digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy news, features and articles, as well as original content from J.K. Rowling. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE and Companion of Honour, France’s Légion d’honneur, and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.

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