Everyone's favorite green swamp-loving ogre is back. Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey are trying to live "happily ever after" but it isn't easy, and you can get in on all the fun just by reading this book. Shrek and Fiona return from their honeymoon to find Donkey living happily in Shrek's house in the swamp. Before they can discover the reason why, a herald from the Kingdom of Far, Far Away arrives with an invitation. Fiona's parents, the King and Queen, want to meet her Prince Charming. But the reunion does not go smoothly. With the addition of a Fairy Godmother, Prince Charming, and a fierce ogre-hunter named Puss-in-Boots, chaos ensues. Join your fairy tale favorites for a hilarious adventure that proves that nothing is quite what it seems and that living happily ever after isn't easy.

What begins with happily ever after and takes you far, far away? Scholastic's Shrek 2 publishing program of course! Join Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey on a journey to the Kingdom of Far, Far Away. There they meet all kinds of strange fairytale folk, including Fiona's parents the King and Queen, a wicked Fairy Godmother, and that fierce ogre-hunter, Puss-in-Boots. It's a hilarious adventure that proves that living happily ever after isn't as easy as the storybooks say. Scholastic's SHREK 2 books are sure to be a hit with kids and ogres of all ages--and you don't have to live in a swamp to get in on the fun! LICENSOR APPROVAL PENDING

To pass the time while on a long journey, Donkey bets Shrek that he can make him laugh before they arrive at their destination. With Fiona as a judge, Donkey lets loose with a barrage of fairy-tale jokes -- and it's a surprise to everyone which one finally tickles Shrek!Some of the jokes are pretty stinky, of course . . . but that's what we love about them!

Shrek the ogre seeks out the Fairy Godmother for a potion that will make him a handsome prince worthy of his wife, Princess Fiona, but when he gets turned down, he takes matters into his own hands with the help of Donkey and Puss in Boots.

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.