With interactive paper-engineered elements that lift magic from the page, readers can open Harry's iconic acceptance letter, reveal the enchanted entryway to Diagon Alley, and even make a sumptuous Christmas feast appear in the Great Hall at Hogwarts.

She is also the founder and president of Lumos, an international children’s charity fighting for every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world. K. Rowling's novel brings the magic of Jim Kay's illustration to new readers, with full-colour pictures, French flaps and a handsome poster pull-out at the back of the book.Inspired by the original companion volume, it was the first in a series of new adventures featuring wizarding world magizoologist Newt Scamander. We just didn’t realise how gorgeously colourful the sorting hat was… quite different from the one with the face in the films! Bought as gift, the dust cover illustration seems slightly darker compared to my copy but all the illustrations inside are the same so it isn't a problem and could probably be down to different print runs of the book maybe? K. Rowling also wrote three short companion volumes for charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, in aid of Comic Relief, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard, in aid of her international children’s charity, Lumos.

The story is now published as a book (hardback, ebook and audio) in the English language, and is translated into 26 languages, each edition with its own unique illustrations by children. Like most other humans on this planet, we already own and have read the philosophers stone many many times but this copy was for my 8 year old daughter.Jo soon realised that Mrs Morgan seated her pupils according to how clever she thought they were: the brightest sat to her left, and those she thought were dim were seated to her right.

Jo loved living in the countryside and spent most of her time wandering across fields and along the river Wye with her sister. Rowling’s fairy tale for younger children, The Ickabog, was serialised for free online for children during the Covid-19 pandemic in the summer of 2020 and is now published as a book illustrated by children, with her royalties going to her charitable trust, Volant, to benefit charities helping alleviate social deprivation and assist vulnerable groups, particularly women and children. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 78 languages, and made into 8 blockbuster films. K. Rowling's timeless classic, Jim Kay's glorious illustrations will captivate fans and new readers alike.But why not enter our competition to win a free copy, plus a Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone print signed by Jim Kay and a Harry Potter tote bag? Prepare to be spellbound by Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and much loved characters in this full-colour illustrated hardback edition of of everyone's favourite children's book - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The screenplays were published to coincide with each film’s release: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - The Original Screenplay (2016), Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay (2018) and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore - The Complete Screenplay (2022). Here we have a fine first edition, first print copy of ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’, illustrated hardback by J.

Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. We are experiencing delays with deliveries to many countries, but in most cases local services have now resumed. When she was 25, Jo started writing a third novel (‘I abandoned the first two when I realised how bad they were’). By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.So to paint a picture, I'm a bit of a hefty bearded metaller with little mini-me's causing havoc wherever we go but one thing will always stick with me and that is Harry Potter. Mysterious letters written in emerald green ink begin arriving at Number 4 Privet Drive, launching Harry from his dull life with the Dursleys into an extraordinary world of magic wands and flying broomsticks. The illustrations are beautiful and as the text is larger and arranged in columns, it makes it easier for a younger child to read. The first Harry Potter book, “The Philospher’s Secret” introduces Harry, Ron Weasley, Hermoine Granger, Hogwarts, and more.