There are myriad of kindle readers available out there. Interestingly, some of them are pretty good in terms of features and specifications. However, not all of them are suitable for kids. So, it gets trickier when it comes to choosing the best Kindle for kids.

If you are in the same situation, don’t panic! We have got the best solution for you. For your convenience, we have gone ahead and researched several kid-friendly kindle readers/tablets. Among them, we have found 3 kindle readers/tablets which are best for kids. And, in this post, we will be talking about what factors make for the best kids’ kindle, and picked out the best 3 Kindle readers we think in 2020.

Quick Summary

Let’s take a look at the best kindle for kids we have chosen for this post, and we have grouped by school age to help you decide.

Best for Early Readers — Fire HD Kids Edition 8

Do you want a reasonably priced Fire tablet which is of high quality? Then the Fire HD 8 Kids Edition is the perfect choice for you. It has everything that you need and your kid needs as well. You will get an exclusive kid-proof case, parental control feature, high quality IPS display and a year of free Amazon FreeTime subscription and more with this tablet. So, we don’t see any reasons not to buy this one for your kids (especially if they are very young).

Best for Elementary Schoolers & Middle Schoolers — Fire HD 10 Kids Edition

If you want a more powerful tablet than the Fire HD 8 but with similar kid-friendly features, then this is the best one for you. The Fire HD 10 (Kids Edition) tablet has some high-end configurations. But, that doesn’t mean that it is highly-priced. Instead, it comes with a budget-friendly price tag.

It also comes with all the kid-friendly features. So, you can take control of your kid’s device whenever you need to. Also, the tablet comes with a kid-friendly user interface. So, it will be easy to use for kids. Again, the kid-proof case is also there. All in all, we definitely recommend this one.

Best for High Schoolers — Fire HD 10 Tablet

If you want the best of the best Amazon fire tablet, then this is the one for you. Yes, you might not get some kid-friendly features because this is not the Kids Edition. But, it will be a perfect choice for the high school going kids.

As this is the original edition, you won’t have an easy to use user interface. Instead, there will be the default UI which comes with typical Fire OS. And, we think it won’t be a problem for most of the teens. You will get a stand case, yet it won’t be a Kid-proof one. Despite all these, we can say that it is an excellent choice for kids and adults (duh), if you are searching for a cheap but feature-rich kindle reader.

What to Consider to Choose the Best Kindle for Kids?

There are some factors you need to keep in mind before getting a kindle for your kids. In this section, we will cover some of the most important ones.

• Parental Control: 

As kids will use these devices, there must be a parental control system in place. Because kids can accidentally access to important contests from the web. Or else, they can also carry out accidental purchases. If there is a parental control setting on the device, you can easily filter out inappropriate contents. Also, you can allow/disallow your kids to access particular contents. So, this is a must-have feature, in our opinion.

• Kid-Friendly Features: 

Again, as this is for kids, a good kindle should come with kid-friendly features. It can come with access to kid shows, various educational contents, apps, games, and more. Also, the user interface of the device should be easy to interact with as well. Otherwise, it will be futile to buy it for kids. 

• Build Quality: 

Kids are almost always on the move. It’s a great thing! However, it can also be a bad thing in some instances. For example, if your child accidentally drops the device, it might easily break or shatter.

So, you should go for kindle readers which are of robust build quality. Plus, it is even better if these come with a protective case or a protective screen protector. And, it won’t hurt if there is a kid-proof case as well. 

• Portability: 

Typically, kids will carry around the device with them most of the time. So, it is better if it is lightweight. Otherwise, it will be difficult for them to use it whether they are watching a video or reading an eBook for a long time.

Also, you need to keep an eye on the display size as well. A very bigger display is not always the best option when it comes to kindles for kids. So, try to find a portable device for the better of your kids. 

• Battery Backup: 

This is another important factor. If your kid needs to charge the device frequently, they will lose the interest in it fast. So, you should go for a device which has quite good battery backup. Try to find one which can go at least up to 5 hours after a full charge.

Best Kindle for Kids: Detailed Reviews of the Top 3 Choice in 2019

In this section, we will share complete reviews of the top 3 kindle readers for kids of 2019.

Fire HD 10 Kids Edition 

At this moment, this is the most powerful Fire HD tablet for elementary and middle Schoolers. However, that doesn’t mean that it can’t be used by kids who aren’t in this age group. Matter of fact, even it will be great for adults as well. This is just the original Fire HD 10 tablet with Kid-friendly features.

It comes with a 1920p x 1200p resolution. So, even though Amazon tells that it is a 1080p display, in reality, it has a bit of higher resolution. And, for a 10-inch display, a 1920 x 1200 resolution is perfect. Because you are getting a display with 224 PPI. It will look great all the time, even under bright sunlight you can see the contents on the screen clearly.

The tablet comes with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB internal storage space. If you think 32 GB is not good enough for you, no problem. Because you can expand the storage by adding an external SD card up to 256GB. It also has a powerful Quad-Core processor which has a clock speed up to 1.8 GHz. With these high-end specs, it can easily handle any type of contents.

The battery is also powerful. It can go for 10 hours straight after a full charge. Along with all these, you will have all the kid-friendly features as well. For instance, you will have the Amazon FreeTime Unlimited for the first year for free. After a year, you will have to buy a monthly subscription (just $2.99/month) to use this awesome feature.

With this feature, you will have access to about 20,000+ popular games, apps, books, kid shows, audible books, and various types of education contents. Added to that, you will have everything under your control with the help of the easy to use parental control system of Amazon Fire Tablets.

Notable Features: 

• Comes with powerful hardware: 2 GB RAM, Quad-Core 1.8 GHz CPU, & 32 GB internal storage
• 10 inch Full HD display with 1080p+ resolution
• Comes with dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity
• Comes with a parental control system in place
• Comes with a Kid-Safe browser
• Comes with VGA front camera with a 2 MP primary camera which can record 720p videos
• It weighs about 660 grams

Positives: 

• Comes with 2-year worry-free warranty — even if your kids break it, during that period, Amazon will replace it
• Comes with Dolby Atmos sound system
• Comes with Kid-Proof case; these are sturdy, durable but lightweight at the same time
• You can download apps, videos, games, books for enjoying them offline
• Free unlimited Amazon Cloud Storage
• Comes with over 1000 contents of Spanish language
• Parental control is there — you can set goals, screen time limit, filter out inappropriate contents, and so on
• You can use the parental control from anywhere whether it is your PC, smartphone or the Fire Tablet itself

Negatives: 

• The 10-inch screen might be a bit bigger for some kids to handle
• The weight could be an issue for some

 

Fire HD Kids Edition 8″

This is an entry-level tablet. It doesn’t come with many high-end features. But, it is a cheaper option than all the other Kindles for kids, we are talking about in this post. So, it can be perfect for kids in elementary schools.

This Fire HD tablet comes with an 8-inch display. However, this is not a full HD display. In fact, it has a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and a PPI density of 189 PPI. So, even though it doesn’t have a full HD resolution, it will be enough vibrant and bright to be enjoyable under all types of environments.

It has a 1.3 GHz processor which is a Quad-Core one and 1.5 GB of RAM. It also comes with 32 GB of internal memory. Yet, you can add additional SD cards up to 400 GB. It also comes with a battery with 10 hours backup (varies depending on the usage).

As usual, you will get the free Kid-Proof case. And, all the Kid-friendly features from Amazon. For instance, you will be provided with Amazon FreeTime Unlimited service for free for the 1st year. And, with this, you will receive 20,000+ contents to enjoy for free on your Fire HD 8 tablet.

And, last, of all, it will also come with the parental control features. It can be used to limit the usage of the device for your kids by yourself. You can control what they watch, play, or even read. You can also filter contents based upon the age of your kid. This is a great feature, to be honest.

Notable Features:

• Comes with a kid-proof rugged case; you can choose from 3 colors which are Pink, Blue, and Yellow
• After the first free year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited subscription, you can renew it for a $2.99 per month subscription
• Comes with great specifications — 5 GB RAM, 1,3 GHz Quad-Core CPU, and 32 GB internal storage space
• Comes with dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos Sound; and a built-in microphone
• Comes with 2 MP front camera and another 2 MP main camera with 720p HD recording capability
• It weighs only 474 grams
• It also comes with dual-band Wi-Fi

Positives: 

• 8-inch screen — a perfect size for kids of all ages
• Lightweight which means ease to carry all around
• Very low price compared to the specs
• Comes with access to additional Spanish contents via the Amazon FreeTime unlimited
• 2-year worry-free warranty — they will return it upon any issues without a question asked

Negatives: 

• The spec could be a bit better in the CPU section

 

Fire HD 10 Tablet

At this point, we are talking about the original Fire HD 10 tablet. Yes, this is not the Kids edition. That means you will not find the Kid-friendly features in this tablet. Now, you might be wondering why the heck even we have this one in this list of Kindle for kids. Here’s why…

First of all, we are recommending this tablet for High Schoolers. For them, it is very important to have a full-featured tablet. Thus, we think this could be a great choice. This is a tablet with a 10-inch screen size with a 1080p+ display. Yes, it has almost the same specs to the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition tablet, we have discussed earlier in this post.

However, it has 3 colors to choose from for the cases which are Charcoal Black, Marine Blue, and Punch Red. These cases are the Amazon standing case. This case can automatically wake up or lock up your device. You just have to open or close the case.

And, you always can set up parental controls using the Amazon FreeTime service. So, you can control and monitor the activities of your kids on this tablet. Besides, with the Amazon FreeTime service (monthly subscription required), you can get tons of free contents right at your fingertips. You can even download them for offline use. Additionally, you will be given free 1-month of Amazon Prime membership, which can be renewed for a small amount of fee later.

Also, it comes in two versions in terms of internal storage. You can get either 32 GB or a 64 GB version. The price will vary a bit depending on the specifications. Another impressive addition to this tablet is the Alexa integration. You can use Alexa hands-free to play/pause videos, launch apps/games, and perform multiple quick tasks and more. You just have to command Alexa. Overall, this can be a perfect tablet for reading, watching movies, browsing, etc.

Notable Features: 

• Comes with 2 GB RAM, Quad-Core CPU (2x 1.8 GHz & 2x 1.4 GHz), and 32/64 GB internal memory
• Comes with up to 10 hours of battery life (vary depending on the activities)
• Can add expandable SD card up to 256 GB
• Comes with an IPS LCD display
• It has 2x 2 MP cameras; one on front and another on the back
• It has dual-band Wi-Fi
• It has a weight of about 500 grams
• Alexa enabled

Positives: 

• You will have unlimited Amazon Cloud Storage space
• It comes with 1-year limited warranty
• Comes with Alexa hands-free and Show Mode enabled
• You can control other smart home devices with your voice via Alexa

Negatives: 

• Does not come with the exclusive worry-free warranty
• Also, it doesn’t come with the Kid-proof case

 

Useful Tips and Guides for Kids to Use Kindle the Best Way

We have some cool tips to share with you regarding Amazon Fire Tablets. With these tips, you can take advantage of your Kindle readers effortlessly. 

• Borrow books for free:

This trick is for the book lovers all around the world. However, depending on your location, you might or might not be applicable for this tip. Still, we will share it so that you can try. Using this tip, you can borrow books from your local public libraries for a specific period. Interestingly, we are not talking about borrowing hard/paperback books.

Rather, you can borrow e-books (online) from your local library to your Fire Tablets or any other Kindle readers. You will need to have an Overdrive account and also your local library must support it. If that is the case for you, then you can check this page for detailed instructions on this matter.

• About Parental controls: 

Truth be told, the internet is not a safe place for kids. On the other hand, the internet has the best resources for learning. So, for that reason, we can’t deprive our future generation of the grace of the internet. So, what can you do in this situation?

Fortunately, Amazon has integrated a great solution on all of their Fire HD tablets. You can set up parental controls on those devices. And, then you can control and monitor all the activities of your kids from a master parent account whether it be from your smartphone, PC, or the tablet itself. You can get all the necessary information about getting the best out of Amazon’s parental control feature from here.

Final Words

A lot of research went on to produce this post for you. We have tried our best to give the best and up to date information. So, even though there are hundreds of Kindle for kids available in the market, we have brought the list to just 3 of the best ones.

And, all of these tablets are truly kid-friendly. We hope now you will be able to choose the best one for your kids from these top 3. And, as always, if you have further queries about Kindle readers, you can let us know in the comment section below.