Hagrid

J.K. ROWLING is the author of the enduringly popular Harry Potter books. After the idea for Harry Potter came to her on a delayed train journey in 1990, she plotted out and started writing the series of seven books and the first, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was published in the UK in 1997. The series took another ten years to complete, concluding in 2007 with the publication of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The Harry Potter books have now sold over 600 million copies in 85 languages, been listened to as audiobooks for over one billion hours and made into eight smash hit movies. To accompany the series, J.K. Rowling wrote three short companion volumes for charity: Quidditch Through the Ages, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and The Tales of Beedle the Bard, in aid of her international children’s foundation Lumos. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them went on to inspire a new series of films featuring Magizoologist Newt Scamander. Harry’s story as a grown-up was continued in a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which J.K. Rowling wrote with playwright Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany, and which is now playing in locations around the world. She is also the author of a bestselling crime fiction series written under the pen name Robert Galbraith, and two stand-alone children’s novels, The Ickabog and The Christmas Pig. J.K. Rowling has received many awards and honours for her writing, including the OBE and Companion of Honour, and a Blue Peter Gold Badge. She supports a wide number of humanitarian causes through her charitable trust Volant and is the founder of the international children’s care reform charity Lumos. To find out more about J.K. Rowling visit jkrowling.com.OLIA MUZA was born in Uman, Ukraine. After studying graphic design, she discovered her passion for illustrating books and stories. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was first published in Ukrainian when Olia was eight years old and she immediately wanted to be in Gryffindor house. Now she has grown up, she thinks she might actually be a Hufflepuff or a Ravenclaw. Olia has always enjoyed escaping to Hogwarts. ‘I love Harry Potter for the childhood it gave me. It brought colour and brightness into my world.’

This enchanting book is a fitting tribute to one of the most beloved figures in the Harry Potter universe, Hagrid. Its vivid, beautifully crafted illustrations immerse readers in the magic of the wizarding world, while the wealth of information presented throughout adds both depth and charm. Warm, engaging and thoughtfully assembled, the book appeals not only to dedicated fans but also to those discovering this magical universe for the first time. A delightful and informative read, it is sure to captivate readers of all ages.