The Kindle Kids (2022 release) has truly impressed me as a top-notch reading device for children. As a parent, finding the right balance between screen time and reading can be challenging, but this Kindle has made it easy and enjoyable for my kids to dive into the world of books.
One of the standout features is the device's kid-friendly design. It's lightweight, with a durable cover that comes in fun, vibrant colors, making it both appealing and practical for young hands. The screen is glare-free, which is gentle on the eyes, even during extended reading sessions, and mimics the look of real paper.
The parental controls are a fantastic addition. I can easily set daily reading goals, track progress, and ensure my children are only accessing age-appropriate content. The included one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ is a treasure trove of books, providing access to thousands of titles, ensuring there's always something new and exciting to read.
The battery life is impressive, lasting weeks on a single charge, which means less hassle for me and more uninterrupted reading for my kids. The device also encourages a distraction-free reading environment, as it doesn't support apps or games, allowing children to focus solely on their books.
Overall, the Kindle Kids (2022 release) has been a wonderful investment. It fosters a love for reading in a safe, controlled, and engaging way. If you're looking for a dedicated reading device that will grow with your child and support their literary journey, I highly recommend the Kindle Kids.
Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognised by trusted certifications.
Carbon impact
Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.
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Reducing CO2 The Reducing CO2 label applies to products certified by the Carbon Trust, that are lowering their carbon emissions year after year for the full life cycle of the product. The Carbon Trust was formed in 2001 and introduced the world’s first carbon label in 2007. It produces its certifications to global leading and independently verified standards. The Carbon Trust has a mission to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy.
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Cultivate their love of reading
Kindle Kids is the most affordable Kindle for children 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 child-friendly cover and a 2-year worry-free guarantee—up to a £182.98 value.
Children read more than 45 minutes a day on average when they sit down with their Kindle
Kindle Kids opens up a world of possibilities. Lightweight and compact, children can take their library everywhere. The glare-free display reads like printed paper. With the included Amazon Kids+ subscription, children get unlimited access to over a thousand titles to discover their favourites and cultivate their love of reading.
A library full of child-friendly content
Enjoy the included 1 year of Amazon Kids+. From timeless reads such as, The Chronicles of Narnia and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, to popular series like Harry Potter and Big Nate, get unlimited access to a library of curated content for children of all ages, over a thousand books and hundreds of audiobooks. With an extensive library of age-appropriate books included, children 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 child'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 offers OpenDyslexic, a font preferred by some readers with dyslexia.
Reading time, any time
The adjustable front light and dark mode allow for comfortable reading indoors and outdoors, day and night. If the mood to read strikes after lights out, set a bedtime for each child profile on the Parent Dashboard, to help avoid disagreements.
Peace of mind
2-year worry-free guarantee: if it breaks, return it and we’ll replace it for free. Find out more about the guarantee.
We’ve also included a cover that's made to last, with magnets that close the cover securely and a durable exterior that protects it from scratches. It opens and closes to wake the Kindle Kids or put it in sleep mode, and is available in a range of child-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 Big Nate. We are always adding more content to the Amazon Kids+ library, including these top titles and recently added books. Children can explore the catalogue 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 and white glare-free display and up to 6 weeks of battery life. It performs differently from a tablet, because it's geared for reading books—no apps, no videos, no games, no distractions.
5. Will my child see adverts while using this device?
Kindle Kids is automatically set up for your child to enjoy an advert-free experience. However if you exit Amazon Kids using a passcode, sponsored screen savers will be displayed on the device's lock screen. Learn more about adverts.
Every day is an Earth Day
We integrated sustainability in the design of this Kindle device. Here’s how:
Materials
75% post-consumer recycled plastics in the black device.
90% recycled magnesium used in the device.
51% post-consumer recycled plastics in the cover.
21% post-consumer recycled textiles in the cover.
Part with Purpose
There may come a time when you want to trade in, or recycle your device. Explore options with Amazon Second Chance.
Device Packaging
100% of this device’s packaging is made of wood-fibre-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
This device’s packaging is 100% recyclable.
Technical Details
Kindle Kids (2022 release)
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Display |
Amazon's 6” display with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimised font technology, 16-level grey scale. |
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Size |
157.8 x 108.6 x 8 mm |
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Weight |
256 g (including cover). |
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System requirements |
None: fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content. |
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On-device storage |
16 GB; holds thousands of books. |
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Cloud storage |
Free cloud storage for all Amazon content. |
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Battery life |
A single charge lasts up to 6 weeks, based on half an hour of reading a day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life will vary based on light settings and wireless usage. Audible audiobook streaming over Bluetooth will reduce battery life. |
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Charge time |
Fully charges in approximately 4 hours from a computer via USB cable. Fully charges in approximately 2 hours with a 9 W USB power adaptor. |
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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) Wi-Fi networks. |
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Accessibility features |
Kindle Kids includes the ability to adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. Learn more about accessibility for Kindle. Certain accessibility features, including VoiceView, are not currently supported on Kindle Kids. |
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Content formats supported |
Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, EPUB, PRC natively; HTML DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, PMP through conversion; Audible audio format (AAX). |
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Documentation |
Learn more about Kindle devices with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide. |
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Warranty and service |
2-year worry-free guarantee. Cover for anything that happens to your Kindle Kids including electrical and mechanical breakdowns. See details of guarantee here. If you are a consumer, the 2-year worry-free guarantee is in addition to your consumer rights and does not jeopardise these rights in any way (see more information on your consumer rights here). Use of Kindle Kids is subject to the terms found here. |
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Included in the box |
Kindle, cover, USB-C charging cable and Quick Start Guide. |
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Generation |
Kindle 11th generation (2022 release). |
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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 e-reader, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
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| Ratings | (9,337) | (313) | (11,661) | (5,268) | (870) | (8,174) | (1,005) |
| Display size | 6" glare-free | 6" glare-free | 6.8" glare-free | 6.8" glare-free | 6.8" glare-free | 7" glare-free | 10.2-inch, glare-free display |
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB or 32 GB | 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB |
| Resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Front light | 4 LEDs | 4 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 25 LEDs | 35 LEDs |
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| 1-year Amazon Kids+ subscription | Sold separately starting starting from £4.99/month | 1 year of Amazon Kids+ included—subscription to children's books and magazines (automatically renewed after starting from £4.99/month) | Sold separately starting starting from £4.99/month | Sold separately starting starting from £4.99/month | 1 year of Amazon Kids+ included—subscription to children's books and magazines (automatically renewed after starting from £4.99/month) | Sold separately starting starting from £4.99/month | Sold separately starting starting from £4.99/month |
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| Warranty | 1 year of Amazon limited warranty | 2-year worry-free warranty | 1 year of Amazon limited warranty | 1 year of Amazon limited warranty | 2-year worry-free warranty | 1 year of Amazon limited warranty | 1 year of Amazon limited warranty |
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| Colour | Black and Denim | Black Kindle with Space Whale, Ocean Explorer and Unicorn Valley | Black, Denim, Agave Green | Black, Denim, Agave Green | Black Kindle Paperwhite with Black, Emerald Forest, or Robot Dreams Cover | Graphite and Gold | Tungsten Grey |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + free mobile connectivity | Wi-Fi |
Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognised by trusted certifications.
Carbon impact
Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.
As certified by
Reducing CO2 The Reducing CO2 label applies to products certified by the Carbon Trust, that are lowering their carbon emissions year after year for the full life cycle of the product. The Carbon Trust was formed in 2001 and introduced the world’s first carbon label in 2007. It produces its certifications to global leading and independently verified standards. The Carbon Trust has a mission to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy.
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Love my kindle so much! It comes in kids mode but you can turn that off and you have a regular kindle.It comes with ads when it’s not in kids mode so I messages customer service to say this was misleading advertising and they took ads off for free.Spacewhale case is iconic and cute and I use it when I leave the house and a clear one at home!Doesnt have warm light or auto brightness but this doesn't reallt bother me.100% recommend w/ kindle unlimited you will save so much money on books!
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 January 2024
Colour: Ocean ExplorerVerified Purchase
Love my kindle so much! It comes in kids mode but you can turn that off and you have a regular kindle.
It comes with ads when it’s not in kids mode so I messages customer service to say this was misleading advertising and they took ads off for free.
Spacewhale case is iconic and cute and I use it when I leave the house and a clear one at home!
Doesnt have warm light or auto brightness but this doesn't reallt bother me.
100% recommend w/ kindle unlimited you will save so much money on books!
It comes with ads when it’s not in kids mode so I messages customer service to say this was misleading advertising and they took ads off for free.
Spacewhale case is iconic and cute and I use it when I leave the house and a clear one at home!
Doesnt have warm light or auto brightness but this doesn't reallt bother me.
100% recommend w/ kindle unlimited you will save so much money on books!
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