Varus wanted to say something, but he couldn't. No matter how much he fluttered his wings or how quickly he chirped, no sound came out. The little cricket Varus meets various insects in the meadow. They all wish him a nice day, but Varus is unable to respond. It is only when he encounters the female cricket Vera at night that the most beautiful song Vera has ever heard begins to play for her. In addition to the typically colorful illustrations by Eric Carle, a special surprise awaits both young and old readers on the last page: when the final page is turned, the chirping of the little cricket can be heard.