Wilfred, the monster, was huge, hairy, and lonesome.  One day he came to a town where everyone was bald.  Only one child was brave enough to recognize a special friend in Wilfred.  With winter approaching, the townspeople gave Wilfred an ultimatum – stop being big or stop being hairy.  His only choice was to let them take his hair.  The boy noticed people wearing wigs but could not find his friend.  Fearing Wilfred would freeze during a coming blizzard, the boy made mittens from his blanket and rushed to Wilfred.  The next day, the townspeople found the boy safe in the arms of the shivering monster.  Feeling chagrined, they built a fire, covered Wilfred with blankets, and sewed their wigs together to make a suit, complete with a zipper.  Pen and ink illustrations, colored with Adobe Photoshop, are large and expressive.  Wilfred’s gentle spirit and large heart are at the center of this tale of friendship and sacrifice.