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, determined to make the first Christmas with his babies the best ever, must learn to compromise when Fiona and his friends have other ideas about how to celebrate this magical holiday.