Dive deeper into the wizarding world with the new, first-of-its-kind series of companion books to the iconic Harry Potter stories. Full of whimsy, magic and full-colour illustrations, Pocket Potters: Little guides to the Harry Potter stories by J.K Rowling is coming in 2025.

Bloomsbury Children’s Books have announced today the launch of a new series of companion books to the Harry Potter stories - Pocket Potters: Little guides to the Harry Potter stories by J.K Rowling. 2025 will see the launch of the first three books, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, with even more fun to come in 2026 and beyond.

A range of illustrators have worked across the series, using their unique artistic flair to bring the wizarding world to life. These companion guides are packed full of magical illustrations, much-loved characters and iconic Hogwarts moments that capture the humour and mischief of the magical world. In our opinion, they would make the perfect gift for the curious fan in your life.

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And it doesn’t matter what age they are, the books are accessible for all. While the easy-to-read labels, chunked text and vibrant pictures are perfect for children, older fans needn’t worry, there are plenty of Easter eggs and gorgeous details for the more seasoned fan to enjoy too.

Speaking of which, let’s take a quick peek at what you can expect from the first three guides…

Harry Potter

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In Harry Potter, illustrator Natalie Smillie has captured the personality of the Boy-Who-Lived perfectly. Join Harry as he discovers the wizarding world and finds his home at Hogwarts. Expect Quidditch fun, a peek at the cupboard under the stairs and even a dragon – exciting!

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Ron Weasley

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Olia Muza is no stranger to the wizarding world having been one of the illustrators featured in The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac. She has now turned her attention to the Pocket Potters and is responsible for perfectly capturing the humour, mayhem and joy that make Ron, well, Ron. In Ron Weasley you can expect to see his loving but rambunctious family, Scabbers scurrying, a mishap with a flying car and feasting – lots of feasting.

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Hermione Granger

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Last but by in no way least, we have Hermione Granger which has been illustrated by Laura Proietti. Hermione’s guide needed to reflect that brilliant brain of hers. With everything from brewing Polyjuice Potion, her stomping ground of the Hogwarts Library to her ability to pick up any spell as quick as you can say swish and flick – this guide shows exactly why she is known as the cleverest witch of her age.

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The first three Pocket Potters: Little guides to the Harry Potter stories are set to be published on the 26th August 2025 in 25 languages and will be published by Scholastic in the US. The series is only set to grow in 2026 with a further four books publishing, including Professor Albus Dumbledore illustrated by Paola Escobar, with more titles planned.

If you are in the UK or ANZ you can find out about Bloomsbury's special pre-order offer here. If you are in other territories, please visit here.


Illustrations by Natalie Smillie, Olia Muza and Laura Proietti. Text and illustrations © J.K. Rowling 1997–2025. HARRY POTTER TM & © WBEI.