Read the book that inspired the famous film franchise in this wonderfully funny picture book. Before Shrek made it big on the silver screen, there was William Steig's SHREK!, a book about an ordinary ogre who leaves his swampy childhood home to go out and see the world. Ordinary, that is, if a foul and hideous being who ends up marrying the most stunningly ugly princess on the planet is what you consider ordinary.

Horribly hideous Shrek leaves home and terrifies everyone he encounters in his search for his equally ugly bride.

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). Features 18 piano/vocal selections from this Broadway hit that won both Tony and Drama Desk awards. Includes a plot synopsis, sensational color photos, and these tunes: The Ballad of Farquaad * Big Bright Beautiful World * Build a Wall * Don't Let Me Go * Donkey Pot Pie * Finale (This Is Our Story) * Freak Flag * I Know It's Today * I Think I Got You Beat * Make a Move * More to the Story * Morning Person * Story of My Life * This Is How a Dream Comes True * Travel Song * What's Up, Duloc? * When Words Fail * Who I'd Be.

From Shrek's favorite recipes (ratatouille, vomelets, french flies) to an A to Z glossary of grossness, this hilarious collection will turn readers' stomachs as they turn the pages.

Shrek misses his glory days as a real ogre, so he signs a pact with the smooth-talking Rumpelstiltskin. But then Shrek finds himself in a world where Rumpel is king and he has never met Fiona! Join Shrek on a heroic quest to restore his world and win back his one true love.

The big green ogre returns -- and he's even funnier, more exciting, more romantic, and more fantastic! Scholastic is pleased to announce a full line of Shrek 2 books for this magical movie moment. Along with a full-color Shrek 2 movie storybook, this title also includes a mini DVD projector that can play beautiful stills from the film on any wall in the house! Licensor approval pending.