What was the funniest or grossest thing you read in this book?

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If you could invent a gross recipe for Shrek, what would it be?

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What makes something funny to you?

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Do you think Shrek is really gross, or just misunderstood?

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Gag Book

Name: Gag Book
ISBN: 9780141312613

by R. E. Volting, Peter Lerangis

Get ready to laugh and squirm with Shrek's favorite recipes like "vomelets" and "french flies," plus an A-Z glossary of grossness. This book is packed with irreverent humor from the beloved ogre's wor

About This Book

This "Shrek Gag Book" is a humorous tie-in to the popular Shrek film franchise, offering a collection of silly, gross-out jokes, unusual recipes (like ratatouille and vomelets), and an A-Z guide to all things delightfully disgusting from Shrek's swamp. Designed for children aged 4-11, it's a quick, light read perfect for fans of the films or any child who enjoys a good laugh and a bit of potty humor. It encourages reluctant readers with its engaging, non-traditional content and serves as pure entertainment.

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.

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Joy & Gratitude Creativity & Imagination Friendship & Loyalty Self-Confidence & Identity Curiosity & Wonder Monsters Animals Cooking & Food

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Wonderlit Review

The Shrek Gag Book is a collection of humorous, often gross, content inspired by the Shrek film universe. It includes "recipes" for dishes like "ratatouille, vomelets, and french flies," along with an "A to Z glossary of grossness." It's designed to elicit laughs and a bit of squirming from young readers. The book's primary "sensitive topic" is gross-out humor, which it handles directly and playfully, leaning into the comedic potential of bodily functions, unusual food combinations, and general sliminess, all within the context of Shrek's ogre persona. It's not meant to be genuinely disturbing, but rather silly and lighthearted. The book maintains a consistently light, playful, and humorous tone throughout, with no deep emotional arc, as its purpose is pure entertainment and laughter. This book is ideal for children aged 4-11 who are already fans of the Shrek films and enjoy the franchise's unique brand of irreverent, sometimes gross, humor. It's also a great pick for reluctant readers who are motivated by funny, non-traditional content, or for any child who simply loves a good laugh and doesn't mind a bit of "yuck." A parent might reach for this book when their child is obsessed with Shrek, when they need a quick, engaging read to encourage reading, or when their child is going through a phase of loving all things silly and gross. It's a perfect choice for a light, fun read-aloud or for independent reading during quiet time. Parents should be prepared for their children to find the "recipes" and "glossary" genuinely funny and potentially try to invent their own gross concoctions. There are no truly scary or inappropriate elements beyond the mild gross-out humor. Younger children (4-6) will likely enjoy the simple, explicit grossness and the sound effects of reading the silly words aloud. Older children (7-11) will appreciate the more nuanced humor, the references to the Shrek films, and the clever wordplay in the "glossary." Its direct tie-in to the highly popular and critically acclaimed Shrek franchise gives it an immediate appeal. Unlike general joke books, it leverages the established characters and world of Shrek, making the humor feel more integrated and familiar. The combination of "recipes" and a "grossness glossary" offers varied forms of humor beyond just traditional jokes.