Amazon has just discounted the Kindle Paperwhite 12th generation Kids Edition. It is down to just $139.99 from $179.99. That’s a savings of 22% and is one of the best deals on this e-reader in a long time. Not only is this a good e-reader for children, but it’s also suitable for adults. It comes with a two-year warranty and includes a free case.
The newest iteration of the device was released last fall and offers its thinnest and fastest experience yet. It features a seven-inch display with a higher contrast ratio and 25 percent faster page turns than its predecessor, both of which help keep kids engaged in the content. If this e-reader is going to be given to your kid, there are all sorts of kid-appropriate books on the device, and parental features to monitor their reading time, prevent them from purchasing books, and lock it down even further.
The Amazon Paperwhite Kids comes with a free Kids+ subscription that includes thousands of ad-free games, videos, books, podcasts, music, apps, and Alexa skills for your kids aged 3-12 years. You can access this content through your compatible Amazon Kindle, Fire TV, Fire Tablet, or Alexa-enabled device.
- The ultimate reading device for kids – Includes 6 months of Amazon Kids+, a kid-friendly cover, and a 2-year worry-free guarantee — up to a $242 value.
- Our fastest, thinnest Kindle Paperwhite Kids ever – Ready, set, read on the next-generation 7” Paperwhite display with higher contrast ratio and 25% faster page turns.
- Includes 6 months of Amazon Kids+, a subscription designed for kids aged 3-12, providing unlimited access to thousands of age-appropriate books. After 6 months, 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.
Michael Kozlowski is the editor-in-chief at Good e-Reader and has written about audiobooks and e-readers for the past fifteen years. Newspapers and websites such as the CBC, CNET, Engadget, Huffington Post and the New York Times have picked up his articles. He Lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.