The littlest cricket of Swampswallow Pond is convinced only by the Wise Old One that being special has nothing to do with physical metamorphosis, flashy colors, or shimmering wings. “The cricket is every child who stopped the music because someone criticized casually, thoughtlessly. It takes a wise friend to bring the music back.”--School Library Journal
As the sounds of a storm approach, all the insects tremble in fear. But Cricket just knows everything will be alright. For ages 3 and over. "Never!" said cricket, spinning around. "Never let the weather get you down." All the creatures in the garden fear the coming storm but cricket stays cheerful and not afraid to get a little wet.