Kindle Paperwhite Kids deal drops 16GB model to $154.99
Amazon has cut the Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB to $154.99 in select covers, taking $25 off the usual $179.99 price.
By Poppy Nakagawa · Culture Writer
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The Kindle Paperwhite Kids deal at Amazon has brought the 16GB model down to $154.99 as of July 27, according to Mashable, trimming $25 from its $179.99 list price.
The discount applies to select covers only. Mashable reported that the Cyber City and Starfish versions are the ones marked down at Amazon.
For parents or gift-buyers eyeing an e-reader for a younger bookworm, the deal lands on a model Mashable named as its top Kindle pick for kids. The pitch is straightforward: a dedicated reading gadget gives children a digital library without adding another stack of paperbacks to the house.
What is the Kindle Paperwhite Kids deal?
Amazon is selling the Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB for $154.99 in select cover designs, according to Mashable. The regular price listed in the report is $179.99, so the current discount saves $25.
- Product: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB
- Sale price: $154.99 at Amazon
- Original price: $179.99
- Savings: $25
- Discounted covers: Cyber City and Starfish, according to Mashable
The Kids version of the Paperwhite is built around reading rather than general tablet use. Mashable says the device has 16GB of storage, giving young readers room to keep a sizeable collection of books on hand.
The e-reader also includes a 7-inch glare-free Paperwhite display, a higher contrast ratio and an adjustable warm light, according to the report. Those features are aimed at making text easier to read in different lighting conditions throughout the day.
Mashable also notes that the Kindle Paperwhite Kids is waterproof, a handy detail for families taking it near a pool or beach.
Why is this Kindle aimed at kids?
Mashable’s Samantha Mangino praised the model in the site’s best Kindles coverage because it keeps reading separate from the usual tablet distractions. She wrote that it does not include ads, notifications, games or video temptations.
Mangino also highlighted the device’s parental controls, saying they are easy to set up and use. The Kindle Paperwhite Kids also comes with a six-month Amazon Kids+ subscription, which Mashable says gives access to thousands of age-appropriate books.
That combination is the main reason this version stands apart from a standard e-reader: it pairs the Paperwhite hardware with child-focused controls and a starter library subscription.
Amazon’s price can change, and Mashable described the offer as limited-time. Shoppers who want the 16GB Kids model in one of the discounted covers can check the current listing at Amazon.
This story draws on original reporting from Mashable.