The fifth book about the worm Ignatius closes the cycle of a hundred tales about him and his friends. However, these are completely separate stories. They will be understandable and interesting even to those who have not read the previous books. These fairy tales are suitable for preschoolers, older children, and adults. Therefore, they are excellent family reading material. Parents and educators will find in them material for discussing the most difficult issues of human life - vocation, friendship, attitude towards death, and so on.