The Tales of Beedle and The Bard by J.K Rowling

[Raph's Girl]

J.K Rowling has a new Harry Potter related book coming out in December called The Tales of Beedle the Bard. It's the wizard fairy tale book that Dumbledore left for Hermione in his will in the 7th Harry Potter book. U can pre-order it now on Barnes & Noble and probably Amazon (I got an email from Barnes & Noble about it). Now I know what I want for Christmas!

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/boo...=9780545128285

The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a Wizarding classic, first came to Muggle readers' attention in the book known as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Now, thanks to Hermione Granger's new translation from the ancient runes, we present this stunning edition with an introduction, notes, and illustrations by J. K. Rowling, and extensive commentary by Albus Dumbledore. Never before have Muggles been privy to these richly imaginative tales: "The Wizard and the Hopping Pot," "The Fountain of Fair Fortune," "The Warlock's Hairy Heart," "Babbitty Rabbitty and Her Cackling Stump," and of course, "The Tale of the Three Brothers."

The stories are accompanied by delightful pen-and-ink illustrations by Ms. Rowling herself, featuring a still-life frontispiece for each one. Professor Dumbledore's commentary—apparently written some eighteen months before his death—reveals not just his vast knowledge of Wizarding lore, but also more of his personal qualities: his sense of humor, his courage, his pride in his abilities, and his hard-won wisdom. Names familiar from the Harry Potter novels sprinkle the pages, including Aberforth Dumbledore, Lucius Malfoy and his forebears, and Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington (or "Nearly Headless Nick"), as well as other professors at Hogwarts and the past owners of the Elder Wand. Dumbledore tells us of incidents unique to the Wizarding world, like hilariously troubled theatrical productions at Hogwarts or the dangers of having a "hairy heart." But he also reveals aspects of the Wizarding world that his Muggle readers might find all too familiar, like censorship, intolerance, and questions about the deepest mysteries in life.

But not only are thesetales the equal of fairy tales we now know and love, reading them gives new insight into the world of Harry Potter. This purchase also represents another very important form of giving: From every sale of this book, Scholastic will give its net proceeds to The Children's High Level Group, a charity cofounded in 2005 by J. K. Rowling and Emma Nicholson MEP to make life better for vulnerable children.

[Tinuvielsdreams]

I remember hearing that she was writing this and I am glad we are getting it so soon. It will nice addition to the HP series for sure

[Roseangelo]

I'm trying to convince myself I don't need the $100 deluxe edition available from Amazon.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Originally Posted by Roseangelo

I'm trying to convince myself I don't need the $100 deluxe edition available from Amazon.

You need it, you know you do

I wish I didn't see it either, now I want it. It looks cool.

[Mandi-chan]

Originally Posted by Mr. Snackpants

You need it, you know you do

I wish I didn't see it either, now I want it. It looks cool.

Same here.

I just HAD to look at it, didn't I? Now it's taking everything in my power to NOT click the pre-order button for the collectors edition.

[Raph's Girl]

Originally Posted by Mandi-chan

Same here.

I just HAD to look at it, didn't I? Now it's taking everything in my power to NOT click the pre-order button for the collectors edition.

Well just think of it as a tax write off since the money is going to a charity for children in need.

[Tinuvielsdreams]

I always wanted the special edition of the books, they are so pretty and tempting.
Its coming out around the holidays I'll ask Santa

[Raph's Girl]

Originally Posted by Tinuvielsdreams

I always wanted the special edition of the books, they are so pretty and tempting.
Its coming out around the holidays I'll ask Santa

Oh Im definatly asking Santa for this. 2 books I want for christmas, Tales of Beedle the Bard and the Mirage Universe Source Book (also coming out in December)

[funatic]

Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

the Mirage Universe Source Book (also coming out in December)

Whaaa? Is this for REALZ!?!

[Raph's Girl]

Originally Posted by funatic

Whaaa? Is this for REALZ!?!

Yeah. Steve Murphy announced it on his blog in January. Course that might have changed since it's since been announced that Forever War's coming out in May instead of August.

http://the-5th-turtle.blogspot.com/2...ws-briefs.html

[BubblyShell22]

Yeah, my mom got an e-mail for this book, too. I can't wait to get it because it sounds like it will be cool.