Shrek!

Shrek!—the beloved book that inspired the blockbuster animated film—introduces the most lovable ogre in children's literature.
Before Shrek made it big on the silver screen, there was Caldecott and Newbery Medal winner William Steig's Shrek!, a picture book about a horrid little ogre who leaves his swampy childhood home to see the world. In this modern classic.
This humorous fairy tale celebrates being different with clever storytelling and unforgettable characters. Perfect for read-aloud story time, Shrek! proves that even the ugliest ogre can find his happily ever after.
"Sure to enchant any child lucky enough to read it . . . Such an ingratiating, cheery book that no one will be able to resist it." —The Washington Post Book World