Individual creativity and group needs
Mel changes his familiar crow, while the other barnyard animals want the sun to rise. They ultimately need to band together and compromise.Favourable: the book presents this theme approvingly or positively.Favourable: the book presents this theme approvingly or positively.How the book presents it: The plot presents compromise and working together as the way to bring about a fresh day, while making room for Mel’s creative change.
Talk about: How could the animals balance Mel’s new refrain with what the rest of the barnyard wants?