This is a wonderful Columbia jacket. I purchased a similar jacket and unfortunately, my son really missed (and needed) a hood.  If it is cold enough in our city to have to wear a jacket, most likely, the little ones need a hood or hat on his/her head!  This has the quality of most Columbia jackets and the hood is simply icing on the cake!  Don't buy the other coat without the hood, or you'll be back to buy this one!
Certainly worth the money!