In Japan, summer is the season for test-of-courage games. 

Outside of Japan, people also have ghost stories. 

Some monsters are friendly and popular. 

Count von Count from Sesame Street is a great example.

He looks like a classic vampire. 

He has light purple skin and a big, pointed nose. 

He wears a black cape and a white shirt with a bowtie. 

He always has a wide smile.

He loves counting numbers every day. 

He counts everything like apples and steps. 

After counting, he laughs out loud: "Ah, ah, ah!" 

Lightning flashes in the sky at that moment.

He makes math very easy and fun for kids. 

Children love his energetic style. 

He shows that monsters can be wonderful friends.