According to myth, on the coldest day of each winter, a monster called Year comes down from his mountain to terrorize the people. Luckily, Year is a bit of a scaredy-cat—loud noises, bright lights, red decoration and parties all drive him away. This title tells Year’s story, and, in doing so, explains the festive traditions of the Lunar New Year. Lush, dynamic water color illustrations and engaging second-person narration combine to delight, scare, educate and encourage young readers.