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In the Winter is a book that takes a gentle look into the coldest season for young readers. Each page has a simple sentence with information about winter, making this an effective introduction to Winter for toddlers and preschool readers. The language choices are approachable with just a few words, like burrow which might be new vocabulary. The illustrations have a calmer color palette with many white, gray, brown, and pine green colors used, evoking the images of the season. What people and animals do during winter is featured with an inclusive nod towards Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa without naming them directly. Overall, this is a good introductory book introducing the concept of Winter for young readers.