Everything has changed in the enchanted forest. The wise, cheerful, and resourceful cricket seems to have been replaced: he no longer chirps or dances. No one comes to him for advice; on the contrary, all the animals now try to help him. For some reason, a dark feeling has suddenly settled in the cricket's head.

The great storyteller Toon Tellegen surprises readers again: this time, his funny, touching, absurd, and philosophical tale hides a story about depression. The cricket and his friends must overcome this dark feeling and finally understand: no matter what happens, the bright sun will rise over the world and the dark feeling will disappear forever!