This is the ultimate 'stealth education' book. It takes a kid’s love for a fictional world and tricks them into learning about the British Library’s archives, medieval history, and global folklore.

It’s high-quality, beautiful to look at, and perfectly safe. Just know that it’s more of a reference book or a 'dip-in-and-out' read than a cover-to-cover page-turner. If your kid isn't a Potter-obsessive, it might gather dust, but for the fans, it's a treasure chest of 'how did they think of that?' moments.