Once upon a time, in a land far from here, lived a woodcutter name Igor in a little cottage alone in the woods. By alone, it is to say he had no human living with him and his only interactions with this specie was when once a week he would go into the village to sell his wood. Igor's gruff, low voice and unkempt appearance did not do much to win people over either.

But Igor had his loyal dog Roxy and hardworking horse Dobbin with him to help with his work and keep him company. Sometimes, though, after a hard day's work when he would sit in his cottage, warming himself by the fire, Igor would sometimes wonder if it would be nice to have some friends.

These seven charming stories are ideal to read at bedtime and tell of Igor's life and his many adventures.