📖 Elevate your kid’s reading game—because every page turned is a step ahead!
The Amazon Kindle Kids 16GB (11th Gen, 2024) is a purpose-built e-reader featuring a 6-inch 300 ppi glare-free display with 25% brighter front light, 16GB storage for thousands of books, and up to 6 weeks of battery life per charge. It includes a 6-month Amazon Kids+ subscription, a protective cover, and a 2-year worry-free replacement warranty. Designed for ages 7+, it offers parental controls via a dedicated dashboard and supports Wi-Fi connectivity on dual bands with robust security.
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, WPA2, WPA3 and OWE 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 6 months 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) - 2024 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. |
J**A
Great for kids!
I got this Kindle for my niece and she loves it. It’s super easy for her to use and keeps her busy with tons of books and kid-friendly content. The case feels sturdy and protects it well—definitely durable enough for a kid. The parental controls are really helpful and easy to set up, which gives peace of mind. Battery lasts a long time too. It’s a great way to get kids into reading without the distractions of a regular tablet. Totally worth it.
M**A
My daughter read more with it.
I bought this for my daughter and she has loved it. She has started to read more with it. I love that she access to a ton of books and is always reading with it. It is really easy to use and it ways less then a book. The brightness is easy to adjust for during the day or at night. She can read in the dark or in the middle of the day. It is really easy to use and it was easy for her figure out.
N**E
Perfect for young readers!
We absolutely love the Kids Kindle! It’s been a game-changer for encouraging my child to read more. The device is lightweight, easy to hold, and the adjustable lighting is perfect for reading day or night without straining the eyes.What really sets it apart is the Amazon Kids+ subscription—it comes with access to a huge library of age-appropriate books, and I love that I can set reading goals and track progress. The parental controls give me peace of mind, and the colorful protective case is both fun and durable.No distractions from games or apps—just pure reading. If you’re looking to get your child excited about books, this is absolutely worth it!
J**N
Thanks Santa!
Our 8-year-old son got this as a Christmas gift, he is an avid reader and this is by far his favorite gift. He uses it daily in the car and to read before bed. He is able to use Amazon kids without assistance to download new books, and I have been able to put rented library books on as well. Easy to use and functional. Brightness is good. Battery life superb, hasn’t died yet with only a few charges and he reads for hours. We like the color (sea creatures) and size. There are some slow/lags as I have also experienced with kindle in the past but overall 5 stars.
C**Y
Bought for myself
This child kindle was on sale and I bought it for myself. I've been toying with the idea of getting a kindle for a long time. I absolutely love it, It makes reading by the pool and outside of the beach so much easier! It syncs flawlessly with my phone in amazon account. It was easy to switch over to the adult profile. I can switch back over to the child profile and they can read their books without issue. The only problem is, if it were for a kid, it is only black. And white and my kid was disappointed in that, but it makes no difference to me. It's a great size and comes with a cover. I don't particularly care for the design but it works.
S**
Convenient and long lasting battery
Ease of use - The books don’t have a button to easy shut it down and make a new selection. We had to swipe down all along the screen corners to find out how to close it. It would he a nice update to include a row of quick link bottoms at the bottom for easeThe brightness and quality are good!The device itself is really small but the text size is good.The book selections are good but not great, newer titles (past year) ade not available unless you pay for them.
J**E
Excellent product—go for it!
I much prefer this over the paperwhite. The smaller size and plastic edges surrounding the screen make it really nice to hold. The light is plenty bright for reading in the dark at night. The screen seems to have more contrast and less glare and any potential decrease in processing speed is not bothersome. It is a great value.
M**R
We love our kindles!
We bought this for our 9 year old son for Christmas. He liked reading before but we can’t get him to put his kindle down now! The paper white holds a charge for weeks, we love the adjustable brightness, the case has been durable, and it’s a good size for kid hands.We’ve struggled a bit getting books onto the kids view so we’ve had to remove the kids view but it’s worked fine for us so far to allow him to access all books on our account (he thankfully has no interest in what I read lol). This may be user error but the ease of use could be more user friendly.
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