Freddy Thresher's first-grade class is learning all about penguins, including the endangered species from the Galapagos Islands. When Freddy suggests a penny drive to raise money for the penguins, everyone is excited--but where is Freddy's precious penny jar?First-grade and kindergarten teacher Abby Klein has been teaching for twenty years, and tailors each story for new readers--using just the right vocabulary and addressing issues that are most important to children this age.For extra fun, the word "fin" is hidden in every illustration, and children will have a good time playing the games in "Freddy's Fun Pages" at the end of the book. Attention shark lovers! Freddy Thresher is a first-grade expert on sharks, and each book features cool facts about sharks as an added bonus.