Description: Shrek! by William Steig The picture book that inspired the hit animated feature films from DreamWorksand started the Shrek phenomenon is back in this enchanting new edition. Fullcolor. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Before Shrek made it big on the silver screen, there was William Steigs 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. Author Biography William Steig (1907-2003) was a cartoonist, illustrator and author of award-winning books for children, including Shrek!, on which the DreamWorks movies are based; the Caldecott Medal-winner Sylvester and the Magic Pebble; The Caldecott Honor book The Amazing Bone; and the Newbury Honor Books Abels Island and Doctor De Soto. Stieg also published thirteen collections of drawings for adults, including The Lonely Ones, Male/Female, and Our Miserable Life. Review "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 "Steigs epigrammatic genius is given full rein in this engrossing and satisfying tale." --Publishers Weekly "An original--and comical--reexamination of the reverse world of monsterdom." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review "Steigs inimitable wit and artistic dash have never been sharper or more expertly blended." --School Library Journal Review Quote "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 Details ISBN0312384491 Author William Steig Short Title SHREK Pages 32 Publisher Square Fish Language English ISBN-10 0312384491 ISBN-13 9780312384494 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2008 Audience Age 4-8 Residence Boston, MA, US Birth 1907 Death 2003 Illustrator William Steig DOI 10.1604/9780312384494 Imprint Square Fish Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2008-09-02 NZ Release Date 2008-09-02 US Release Date 2008-09-02 UK Release Date 2008-09-02 Publication Date 2008-09-02 Illustrations Illustrations, color Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:43651664;
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