Have you at any point bought an Amazon Kindle designed for children?
Amazon Launches Two New Kindle Kids Editions for Young Readers
Amazon has introduced two new Kindle editions designed specifically for children: the Kindle Kids Edition and the Kindle Paperwhite Kids Edition. These e-readers offer a safe, customizable, and engaging reading environment for kids, complete with parental controls, access to age-appropriate content, and kid-friendly features.
Key Differences
The Kindle Kids Edition and Kindle Paperwhite Kids Edition share many similarities, including kid-friendly covers, parental controls, and subscription access to Amazon Kids+. However, they differ in several key areas:
- Display: The Kindle Kids Edition features a 6" E Ink display, while the Kindle Paperwhite Kids Edition boasts a larger 7" E Ink display with higher resolution (300 ppi).
- Front Light: The Kindle Kids Edition uses 4 LEDs for lighting, whereas the Kindle Paperwhite Kids Edition offers 19 adjustable LEDs for even, eye-friendly lighting.
- Battery Life: The Kindle Kids Edition offers around 6 weeks of battery life, while the Kindle Paperwhite Kids Edition boasts up to 12 weeks.
- Storage: Both models come with 16 GB of storage.
- Weight & Dimensions: The Kindle Kids Edition is lighter and more compact, while the Kindle Paperwhite Kids Edition is slightly larger and heavier.
- Included Amazon Kids+ Subscription: The Kindle Kids Edition includes a 6-month trial, while the Kindle Paperwhite Kids Edition offers a 12-month trial.
- Protection: Both devices come with a kid-friendly case included.
- Additional Notes: The Kindle Kids Edition does not have waterproofing, while the Kindle Paperwhite Kids Edition (depending on the model/version) does. The Kindle Paperwhite Kids Edition also features a faster processor for smoother interaction.
Features for Children’s Reading Experience
Both devices offer a distraction-free reading environment, with no apps, videos, or games. They include Amazon Kids+ subscriptions, providing access to thousands of curated, age-appropriate books and audiobooks. Parents can monitor reading progress, set time limits, and control accessible content through the Parental Dashboard. Kid-friendly covers protect the devices and come in fun designs. Special reading aids such as Vocabulary Builder, Word Wise, and the OpenDyslexic font help children learn new words and assist those with reading challenges. Bluetooth support enables listening to audiobooks via headphones.
Summary
The Kindle Paperwhite Kids Edition offers a larger, higher-resolution screen with superior lighting and battery life, making it easier on children's eyes during longer reading sessions. The Kindle Kids Edition is a more basic model with a smaller screen and shorter battery life but still offers all essential kid-friendly features and parental controls. Both are ad-free and come with a kid-focused warranty and Amazon Kids+ access to foster reading habits in a safe and controlled environment.
Michael Kozlowski, who has been writing about audiobooks, e-books, and e-readers for the past eighteen years, has noted the growing popularity of these devices among young readers. Finding a Kindle Kids edition can be challenging, as each model has multiple bundles, and when searching for Kids versions on Amazon, all the bundles appear after the top of the screen. However, Amazon has released Kindle Kids Edition e-readers since 2019, and the latest models come with a kid-friendly cover, a 2-year warranty, and a subscription to Amazon Kids+.
Kids have logged nearly 4 billion minutes of reading time on their Kindle Kids devices, demonstrating the impact these e-readers have on fostering a love of reading in children. The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids is the thinnest and fastest Kindle Paperwhite ever, offering a smooth and enjoyable reading experience for young readers. Each new Kindle Kids model comes with a kid-friendly cover, a 2-year warranty, and a subscription to Amazon Kids+. Kindle Kids and Kindle Paperwhite Kids are designed for reading only, with no distractions from apps, videos, or games.
[1] Amazon Press Release [2] Amazon Support [4] The Verge
The Kindle Paperwhite Kids Edition and the Kindle Kids Edition are two gadgets that fall under the umbrella of technology designed for children's reading, with the latter featuring a 6" E Ink display and the former offering a larger 7" E Ink display with higher resolution (300 ppi). These e-readers cater to parents who seek a safe, distraction-free reading environment for their children, offering features like kid-friendly covers, parental controls, and age-appropriate content.
