Books like Wilfred by Ryan T. Higgins
When Wilfred, a big, hairy, and lonesome giant, enters a town full of tiny bald people, he finds only one friend but that proves to be enough when the other townspeople trick him out of his warm hair. Their unexpected friendship and unique bond will take them on an adventurous journey.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Ryan T. Higgins
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