The Tales of Beedle the Bard

A Harry Potter Hogwarts Library Book

By: J.K. Rowling

Narrated by: Warwick Davis, Noma Dumezweni, Jason Isaacs, Jude Law, Evanna Lynch, Sally Mortemore, Bonnie Wright

Length: 1 hr and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

A collection of well-loved stories for witches and wizards of all ages, The Tales of Beedle the Bard are the wizarding world's Grimm's Fairytales. This edition is translated from the original runes by Hermione Granger herself and contains helpful notes from both Professor Dumbledore and J.K. Rowling.

A wonderful opportunity to listen to the stories that played a crucial role in the fight against Lord Voldemort, these classic fairy tales are sure to delight and educate in equal measure. There are five tales in all: "The Tale of the Three Brothers" will be known by anyone who has listened to 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.

The audio edition unites a wonderful cast from around the Wizarding World™ including BAFTA-winning Jude Law as Albus Dumbledore.

The shelves of the Hogwarts Library are also home to many more fascinating books. If you have enjoyed The Tales of Beedle the Bard you might want to check out some of its other treasures: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Quidditch Through the Ages. 

At least 90% of the proceeds* received by Pottermore Limited from this audiobook will be made available by the publisher to The Lumos Foundation for their work to help children worldwide out of institutions, so they can thrive in loving families and communities. The Lumos Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales with registered charity number 1112575 and in the USA (EIN 47-2301085) .

*Proceeds means the cash-price or cash equivalent price less sales taxes.

Around the world, more than 8 million children live in orphanages and other institutions. What may be surprising is that about 80 percent of them aren't actually orphans. They have family who could care for them, with the right support. Lumos is an international children's charity founded by J.K. Rowling. Named after the light-giving spell in Harry Potter, Lumos' mission is to ensure that by 2050 all children will grow up in loving, protective families.

*Proceeds means the cash-price or cash-equivalent price less sales taxes and reasonable expenses.

©2008 J.K. Rowling (P)2020 J.K. Rowling/Pottermore Publishing

Wizarding Fables.

I loved listing to this little story and the morals they teach. It is also interesting to see what Professor Dumbledore had to say about the stories. I wish there was more wizarding fables to this book. I think my favorite was the story with the magic well. This book makes me want to relisten to the Harry Potter series over again. Narration was great. Thanks, Audible for the freebie.

nice stories great commentary

easy listening, good imagery, excellent vocal talent and sound effects. young or old, magical or muggle, this is definitely a great read. good for kids to read before they tackle the Harry Potter saga.

Magical

I obtained this story for free a few days ago, during the corona virus epidemic which is currently sweeping the globe. I listened to it tonight with my husband and three children during our quarantine as we've listened to countless other classics during this time. When comparing it to my other favorites like 'The Mortal Immortal' or 'The Black Cat,' I found that Rowlings style of story telling is far more my style and favorite than I ever originally realized. Now I think back to book four of Harry Potter, I did not sleep for three days as I had a neex to finish it, to find out what happened next. While her style of writing and ability to create magic seemingly on a whim far outmatch the ability of most authors I've read. Her kindness and generosity exceed even that. My physical copy of this book is currently out of reaxh, and I am deeply grateful for having had the opportunity to listen to this with my family, that we might ease our minds during this stressful time, and think on less dreadful things.

Solid, Solid, Solid

I really enjoyed this. It is much better than I expected it to be. Hooray !

Perchance to Dream

Lovely to listen to at bedtime or during meditation. Short enough to listen to in one sitting, or one chapter at a well chosen time.

fun but too short

The stories were fun, and I enjoyed dumbledore's learned commentary, but I wish there had been more stories! not only were there only a few, they were very short, and in some cases Dumbledore's section was longer than the actual story!

Magic!

I am a Harry Potter's fan ... I was scared to be disappointed, but I definitely wasn't! Great performance, loved the stories and how they connected to the Harry Potter Series!

intriguing Rowling fairy tales.

what an imagination she has . the narrators were good and I enjoyed the variety.

Magical

I absolutely loved this reading. The actors read with such velvety smoothness and their performance was beautiful. They made the characters and places come alive. I will definitely listen to this again in the future.

JK Has done it again!

amazing version of the book! I love Dumbledore's notes after each story. I'm genuinely giddy more potter content is released. they're so immersive. I love every audiobook more than any movie!