Bibliographical Information: Steig, W.(1990). Shrek. New York, NY: Farror, Stratus, Girox
Brief Annotation: Shrek is a nasty, ugly, gross Ogar that lives in the forest with his parents. His only friend is a donkey. He realizes one day his ugliness and becomes sad. Shrek ends up meeting a princess who is just as ugly as nasty as he is. his perfect match. The Princess and Shrek instantly fall in love and get married.
Genre: Fantasy
Grade Level: K-4
Readers who will like this book: Children that enjoy fantasy with adventure and creative word usage.
Rating: 4/4 The adjectives that Steig used throughout the book were fun. Also, the book has a good message. Although Shrek is ugly to all that he passes, he ends up finding someone that makes him happy and loves him for the way he is.
Questions I would ask: Have you ever felt different or out of place? Do you think it is good to be different?
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