Since 2007, Amazon’s Kindle has been a haven for book lovers and now the Kindle Colorsoft Kids brings that magic to younger readers. With a colorful display, durable build and distraction-free storytelling, it’s designed to immerse kids in books, comics and graphic novels.
Color captivates kids and the Kindle Colorsoft Kids delivers with its 7-inch Colorsoft display. Unlike the monochrome screens of earlier Kindles, it shows book covers, graphic novels and illustrations in full color at 150 ppi and text at 300 ppi for black and white reading. Glare-free and with an adjustable warm light that goes from bright white to soft amber, it’s comfortable to read anywhere.
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Kids (16 GB) – First Kindle for kids in color, with cover - Fantasy River
- Everything kids need to love reading – Includes 12 months of Amazon Kids+, a kid-friendly cover, and a 2-year worry-free guarantee – up to a $364...
- The first Kindle in color for kids – The new Colorsoft display brings covers and content to life. Kids can explore titles included in their...
- Content kids love – Get unlimited access to thousands of age-appropriate books with 12 months of Amazon Kids+, an included subscription designed for...
Built for little hands, this Kindle is tough. Waterproof and tested to withstand 60 minutes of submersion in 2 meters of fresh water, it shrugs off pool splashes or beach spills. It weighs 11.8 ounces (partly due to the included kid-friendly cover in Fantasy River or Starlight Reading designs) and is sturdier than the 7.5 ounce adult model. A 2-year worry-free guarantee seals the deal: if it breaks, Amazon replaces it, no questions asked.
No games, apps or notifications, just stories. Keep kids engaged with titles like Percy Jackson or Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Includes a 12-month Amazon Kids+ subscription with thousands of age-appropriate books and audiobooks including Artemis Fowl, Storm Runner and over 30 Big Nate titles, with more added this summer. After year one, the subscription renews at $5.99/month unless cancelled, but parents can purchase additional Kindle Store titles for their child’s profile.
Designed for young readers, the Kindle Colorsoft Kids has tools like Vocabulary Builder and Word Wise to help them master new words and OpenDyslexic font for dyslexia support. Bluetooth for headphone pairing for audiobooks, perfect for car trips or quiet nights. Battery life up to 8 weeks with 30 minutes of daily reading, though audiobooks will drain it faster and a 9W USB-C adapter charges it in under 2.5 hours.
The Amazon Parent Dashboard lets parents manage reading progress, set bedtime limits and adjust age filters for content. Parents can share books from their Kindle library so family favorites are accessible. Unlike tablets that tempt kids with games or videos, this Kindle keeps reading first.
Priced at $269.99, the Kindle Colorsoft Kids is a premium option compared to the $179.99 Kindle Paperwhite Kids, which boasts a sharper black-and-white display and 12-week battery life but lacks color. The adult Kindle Colorsoft ($249.99 for 16 GB, $279.99 for 32 GB Signature Edition) might seem like an alternative, but the Kids version shines with its included cover, year-long Amazon Kids+ subscription (worth up to $72), and worry-free guarantee.
