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Synopsis
A collection fairy tales for young wizards and witches, with each story followed by observations on Wizarding history, personal reminiscences, and information on the story's key elements by Hogwarts headmaster, Albus Dumbledore. Wizard and the Hopping Pot -- Fountain of Fair Fortune -- Warlock's Hairy Heart -- Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump -- Tale of the Three Brothers.
Is The Tales of Beedle the Bard appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A charming collection of wizard fairy tales with classic cautionary themes. Some stories include darker elements like death and a wizard removing his own heart, but handled in fairy-tale fashion appropriate for middle grade readers familiar with traditional Grimm tales.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, dark magic, and body horror.
Who'll love this
Harry Potter fans will love these magical fairy tales that wizarding children grow up reading, complete with Dumbledore's funny and insightful commentary.