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  • Great value – Kindle Kids (2022 release) now with an upgraded high-resolution display, 2x the storage, and longer battery life. Includes a cover, 1 year of Amazon Kids+, and 2-year warranty - up to $209 value.
  • Amazon Kids+ is a subscription designed for kids aged 3-12 to safely learn, grow, and explore. On Kindle, kids can have unlimited access to thousands of books, and hundreds of audiobooks. After 1 year, your subscription will automatically renew every month starting at just $5.99/month plus applicable tax. You may cancel at any time by visiting the Amazon Parent Dashboard or contacting Customer Service.
  • Establish healthy reading habits – kids read, on average, more than an hour a day when they sit down with their Kindle.
  • Kindle Kids is purpose-built for reading (not a toy)—no apps, videos, or games.
  • Now with a 300 ppi high-resolution, glare-free display for sharper text and images.
  • Adjustable front light and dark mode make reading comfortable, day and night.
  • A single charge via USB-C lasts up to 6 weeks.

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Grow their love of reading

Kindle Kids is the most affordable Kindle for kids in the lineup. Designed for reading—no apps, videos, or games. The bundle includes a Kindle (2022 release), with a black and white 300 ppi high-resolution glare-free display, 1 year of Amazon Kids+, a kid-friendly cover, and a 2-year worry-free guarantee—up to a $209 value.

Kids read more than an hour a day on average when they sit down with their Kindle

Kindle Kids opens up a world of possibilities. Lightweight and compact, kids can take their library everywhere. The glare-free display reads like real paper. With the included Amazon Kids+ subscription, kids get unlimited access to thousands of titles to discover their favorites, and fall in love with reading.

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Promotes healthy, focused reading habits

Accident proof. If it breaks, we'll replace it

Access to thousands of age-appropriate books

Long-lasting battery life (up to 6 weeks)

A library full of kid-friendly content

Enjoy 1 year of Amazon Kids+ (included). From timeless reads like The Chronicles of Narnia and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, to popular series like Harry Potter and Big Nate, get unlimited access to a library of curated content for kids of all ages, thousands of books, and hundreds of audiobooks. With an extensive library of age-appropriate books included, kids are empowered to discover new titles, authors, and read for longer. Learn how to add additional books to your child's profile.

Encourage their progress

Set reading goals and manage content with easy-to-use parental controls. With the Parent Dashboard, you can adjust age filters, add books to your kid's library, view reading progress, and set a bedtime for each child profile.

Tools for learning

Vocabulary Builder and Word Wise are included to help young readers build their reading skills and tackle more challenging books. Kindle Kids also offers OpenDyslexic, a font preferred by some readers with dyslexia.

Reading time, anytime

Peace of mind

2-year worry-free guarantee: If it breaks, return it and we’ll replace it for free. Find out more.

We’ve also included a cover made to last, with magnets that close the cover securely and a durable exterior that protects it from scratches. Just like a book, it opens and closes to wake Kindle Kids or put it to sleep, and it is available in a range of kid-friendly designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

1: What is the Parent Dashboard?

Parent Dashboard allows parents to get the most out of Kindle Kids. You can adjust age filters, add books to your child's library, view your child's reading progress, and more.

2: What books are available in Amazon Kids+?

Amazon Kids+ includes the complete Harry Potter series, and the first book from other popular series such as Artemis Fowl. We are always adding more content to the Amazon Kids+ library, including these top titles and recently added books. Kids can explore the catalog by searching for specific titles and authors, or browse by themes such as Popular Books, New Books, and more.

3: How can I access even more Books?

Amazon Kids+ provides access to books over a range of reading levels, and automatically filters out what your child sees based on their age. To see a wider selection of titles, go to Parent Dashboard to adjust the age filter in your child's profile setting. Parents can also purchase additional titles from the Kindle Store, and add them to their child's profile via Parent Dashboard.

4: How is Kindle Kids different from a tablet?

Kindle Kids is purpose built for reading, with a black & white glare-free display and up to 6 weeks of battery life. It performs differently than a tablet, because it's geared for reading books – no apps, no videos, no games, no distractions.

5: Will my kid see Ads while using this device?

Kindle Kids is automatically set up for your kid to enjoy an ad-free experience. However if you exit Amazon Kids using a passcode, sponsored screensavers will be displayed on the device's lockscreen. Learn More About Ads On Kindle and Fire Tablet.

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Materials

75% post-consumer recycled plastics in Kindle
90% recycled magnesium in Kindle
51% post-consumer recycled plastics in cover
21% post-consumer recycled textiles in cover

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Device Packaging

This device’s packaging is 100% recyclable.

Fulfillment center packaging not included.

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There may come a time when you want to trade in, or recycle your device. Explore options with Amazon Second Chance.

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Display Size 6" glare-free 6.8" glare-free 6" glare-free 6.8" glare-free
Storage 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
Resolution 300 ppi 300 ppi 300 ppi 300 ppi
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Wifi Connectivity Wifi Wifi Wifi Wifi
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Warranty 2-year worry-free guarantee 2-year worry-free guarantee 1-year limited warranty 1-year limited warranty

Technical Details

Kindle Kids

Kindle Kids

Display

Amazon's 6” e-paper display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale.

Size

6.3” x 4.5” x 0.53” (158.8 x 114.4 x 13.6 mm). Size represents total device measurements.

Weight

9.03 oz (256 g) including cover. Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

System Requirements

None; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content.

On-Device Storage

16 GB; holds over a thousand Amazon Kids+ books.

Cloud Storage

Free cloud storage for all Amazon content.

Battery Life

A single charge lasts up to six (6) weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life may vary depending on use. Audible audiobook streaming over Bluetooth will reduce battery life.

Charge Time

Fully charges in approximately 4 hours from a computer via USB cable; Fully charges in approximately 2 hours with a 9W USB power adapter.

Wi-Fi Connectivity

Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks.

Accessibility Features

Kindle includes the ability to adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. Find out more info on Accessibility for Kindle. Certain accessibility features, including VoiceView, are not currently supported on Kindle Kids.

Content Formats Supported

Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; PDF, DOCX, DOC, HTML, EPUB, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion; Audible audio format (AAX). Learn more about supported file types for personal documents.

Subscription

Includes 1 year of Amazon Kids+ for new subscribers Learn more about Amazon Kids+.

Documentation

Learn more about Kindle devices with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide.

Warranty and Service

2-year worry-free guarantee. Use of Kindle is subject to Amazon's Conditions of Use and the terms found here.

Included in the Box

Kindle, USB-C charging cable and Quick Start Guide.

Age range

Ages 7 and up.

Generation

Kindle (11th Generation) - 2022 release.

Software Security Updates

This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Kindle, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device.

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Carbon impact

Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.

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Customers find the Kindle reader fosters a love for reading and appreciate its compact size that's perfect for smaller hands and travel. The device comes with a cute case and features a unicorn design. While some customers find it easy to use, others consider it difficult to navigate. The functionality and book selection receive mixed reviews, with some saying it works well while others report it suddenly stops working, and many noting the limited selection of books available.

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79 customers mention "Reading ability"70 positive9 negative

Customers report that the Kindle Kids fosters a love for reading and makes it easier for children to read more often.

"...perfect for me and my needs of causal reading on the go or comfortable reading in bed." Read more

"...It's easy to use, and I have no issues reading the words off this Kindle...." Read more

"...but I don’t have that problem with this kindle as the text is very crisp and clean...." Read more

"...Battery life seems to be really good, size is absolutely perfect, reading is so easy and fun on it, it performs amazing, and its a great bang for..." Read more

47 customers mention "Size"36 positive11 negative

Customers appreciate the Kindle's size, describing it as compact and perfect for smaller hands, making it a good travel device for reading.

"...It’s the perfect size to throw in just about any purse, and my bags get pretty small. I also have a scribe, and I keep that one at home...." Read more

"...I love how small it is, and how easy to carry it is. Honestly this was worth every dollar. The battery life lasts so long...." Read more

"...I use a popsocket on it and can read comfortably for hours. It’s compact without takinc away from the reading experience and am absolutely viewing..." Read more

"...Battery life seems to be really good, size is absolutely perfect, reading is so easy and fun on it, it performs amazing, and its a great bang for..." Read more

31 customers mention "Cover design"31 positive0 negative

Customers like the Kindle's cover design, particularly appreciating the unicorn pattern and cute case that comes with it.

"...The case is quirky and it was better deal for me. It’s the perfect size to throw in just about any purse, and my bags get pretty small...." Read more

"...Just cancel the included kid’s subscription and you’ve got a great kindle bundle for an amazing deal!..." Read more

"...turtle themed case would be an awesome included case, but the whales are just as cute!" Read more

"...I like that it came with a cute case and was supposed to be ad-free...." Read more

42 customers mention "Ease of use"23 positive19 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the Kindle Kids device, with some finding it easy to use and navigate, while others report it being difficult to operate.

"...This can fit in my back pocket or bag. It's easy to use, and I have no issues reading the words off this Kindle...." Read more

"...select and de-select books/content is archaic at best and seems designed to frustrate and even prevent selecting content for your kids to read...." Read more

"...I really love that it is SO light and very easy to bring along wherever I go. It works so well in bright sunlight...." Read more

"...better, but if your younger child isn’t savvy, this is a more difficult device to operate. 3. Loading books. Kids plus books were easy...." Read more

36 customers mention "Functionality"25 positive11 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the Kindle's functionality, with some finding it works well and is a great device, while others report that it suddenly stops working and has horrible functionality.

"Honestly, it operates the same as a regular one. I never have to remember to charge it because the battery lasts forever...." Read more

"...size is absolutely perfect, reading is so easy and fun on it, it performs amazing, and its a great bang for your buck!..." Read more

"...She really liked reading on it. It suddenly stopped working and we got it in February and so I expected it to last a lot longer...." Read more

"...The functionality is there as well because you don’t have to carry books around you can just download as many books as you need and it’s all..." Read more

25 customers mention "Book selection"16 positive9 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the Kindle Kids' book selection, with several noting it is very limited.

"...you don’t have to carry books around you can just download as many books as you need and it’s all readable right there at your fingertips!" Read more

"...There is no place to see them all listed. The kids have to search for a title by typing it in the search bar...." Read more

"...I have the ability to curate and manage the content my son has access to, ensuring that it aligns with his age and interests...." Read more

"...I like that you can add notes or look up definitions...." Read more

My 7 y/o daughter loved it….
4 out of 5 stars
My 7 y/o daughter loved it….
Product itself has great purpose for kids for them to love reading, the inly thing that i dont like with this product is that there are times that it glitches and with some lagging, i tried to restart it and after restarting it the store library went off for a couple of minutes so i tried contacting the customer service, keep on holding me for several minutes every time I explain my concern, fortunately i went to you tube and found some trouble shooting tutorials where we solve the problem, other than that my daughter was so excited with kindle, this is the first time i tried to purchase one! Hope that she will continue reading.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2024
    Color: Space WhaleVerified Purchase
    Honestly, it operates the same as a regular one. I never have to remember to charge it because the battery lasts forever. For people looking at the newer kindle, I NEVER turned the brightness all the way up so I feel like this would be a good option. The case is quirky and it was better deal for me. It’s the perfect size to throw in just about any purse, and my bags get pretty small. I also have a scribe, and I keep that one at home. This is great for the bus. Even with the case it did scratch somehow, I’m not sure but it’s plastic that feels quality enough and didn’t impact the screen at all. I like the little lip vs the flush screen of the paper white. There is next to no glare and I feel like the lip helps protect the screen. It’s perfect for me and my needs of causal reading on the go or comfortable reading in bed.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
    Color: Space WhaleVerified Purchase
    I love this. I bought for my kids, but they're too little too use a Kindle, so I have been using it for myself. I love how small it is, and how easy to carry it is. Honestly this was worth every dollar. The battery life lasts so long. It takes about a month until it needs to be charged again. I'm more of a physical book reader, but sometimes books can be bulky to carry every where. This can fit in my back pocket or bag. It's easy to use, and I have no issues reading the words off this Kindle. I definitely would recommend this to readers and anyone that likes hand held technology.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2023
    I traded two previous paperwhite models (2019 & 2021) and decided to buy this “kids” one on sale, which may be viewed as a downgrade to some but it worked out perfectly for my needs. This is advertised as a kids model but it’s actually a 2022 kindle basic with 16gb storage, no ads, and a cover included. Just cancel the included kid’s subscription and you’ve got a great kindle bundle for an amazing deal! The slight blurring from “flush” screen of the paperwhite always gave me a headache but I don’t have that problem with this kindle as the text is very crisp and clean. It is very lightweight without the cover and very durable without the cover also. I just toss it in my bag and go. I use a popsocket on it and can read comfortably for hours. It’s compact without takinc away from the reading experience and am absolutely viewing this as an upgrade from my heavier & slightly blurry paperwhite. Back lighting on this is more than sufficient and dark mode is superb. Don’t fall for the “gotta have that warm backlight” fallacy. It’s really not necessary enough to pay higher price for the new paperwhite. Highly recommend this “paperwhite mini” for anyone who loves reading and also loves a good bargain.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2024
    Color: Space WhaleVerified Purchase
    I've wanted a kindle my entire life, so I bought it during prime day, and have been obsessed with it ever since! Battery life seems to be really good, size is absolutely perfect, reading is so easy and fun on it, it performs amazing, and its a great bang for your buck! The only criticism I have, is a sea turtle themed case would be an awesome included case, but the whales are just as cute!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2024
    Color: Space WhaleVerified Purchase
    I LOVE THIS! Im not sure I would like the bigger paperwhite because this size is perfect for me. In case you were wondering, YES this can work for adults too. You’re not required to set up parentals or anything. The quality and weight are nice and so is the battery life. The functionality is there as well because you don’t have to carry books around you can just download as many books as you need and it’s all readable right there at your fingertips!
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2024
    Color: Ocean ExplorerVerified Purchase
    This is my first e-reader, and I selected Kindle Kids in part because of Wirecutter's review. I like that it came with a cute case and was supposed to be ad-free. Once I opted out of the Kids option, though, I do get some ads, though the ads are not distracting. I really love that it is SO light and very easy to bring along wherever I go. It works so well in bright sunlight. I also like being able to adjust the font size if my eyes are tired. I am not sure I will go back to paperback books!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2023
    Color: Space WhaleVerified Purchase
    Purchasing the Kindle device for my 9-year-old son has been a game-changer. His reading habits have undergone a remarkable transformation, with a staggering 200% increase in his reading time. This device has become an integral part of his life, accompanying him on vacations and long road trips, making it an invaluable addition to our family.

    One of the most remarkable aspects of the Kindle for Kids is its ability to captivate my son's attention without constant reminders. Witnessing him immerse himself in books voluntarily has been a delight. As parents, we couldn't be happier with the positive impact it has had on his reading habits.

    The Kindle's suitability for the classroom setting is another significant advantage. His schoolteacher even approved its use in the classroom due to its lack of a browser and games, ensuring minimal distractions. As a parent, this reassurance brings peace of mind, knowing that his focus remains firmly on educational content during school hours.

    What truly sets this Kindle apart is the level of control it offers parents. I have the ability to curate and manage the content my son has access to, ensuring that it aligns with his age and interests. This feature has been indispensable in maintaining a safe and educational environment for him.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2024
    Color: Space WhaleVerified Purchase
    My kids already enjoy reading but the fact that this features a backlit screen in a lightweight, compact design is just topping on the cake. My son brings it on trips, errands and asks to read before bed. I try to keep it loaded with as many free books as he can find on Amazon. We also sometimes check out books from the library, which is really convenient. The screen resolution is great but if your kids enjoy reading graphic novels they may find some of them difficult to read depending on how they're formatted. The screen is simply too small to enjoy some graphic novels.

    The case that's included is handy and durable but I wish there were more design/color options.