Act Fast to Get the Latest Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids While It's $40 Off

CNET

08-05-2025

It can be tricky to get your kids to read sometimes. Some kids just adore it, but others might resist it a little bit more, thinking it's boring. Fortunately, there are some fun modern ways to get them to do it, and one of the best of these is a good tablet. We know it sounds strange, but you'd be surprised.
One of the best options for kids is currently on sale. The Kindle Paperwhite Kids edition is an excellent device that'll help your little ones get reading, and it's currently down to $140, which is $40 off. This deal won't last long though, so make sure you don't miss out if you want it.
Amazon Kindle devices consistently make our list of best e-readers. This is the newest edition of the Kindle Paperwhite Kids and for now just $140 gets you the e-reader with a glare-free, 7-inch screen and 16GB of storage, along with six months of Amazon Kids Plus for plenty of content, a kid-friendly waterproof cover so you needn't fret about splashes and spills and a two-year worry-free guarantee, just in case.
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If you've ever picked up your kid's backpack and been shocked at the weight of all those books, a device like this can seem extra appealing. But for kids who are reluctant readers or distracted by games and general browsing, a device that's dedicated just to reading can vastly improve focus.
Amazon Kids Plus gives your child unlimited access to a library of curated content for kids of all ages. That includes thousands of books and hundreds of audiobooks. This device does not have games or apps of any kind and it doesn't require Wi-Fi to work. That means you're basically carrying around a library of books in one slim device.
One of the biggest perks of this model is the incredibly long lasting battery. It can last up to 12 weeks on a full charge (yes, weeks!) so your children can read to their heart's content without concern of needing to power up. The 12-week estimate is based on 30 minutes of reading a day at light setting of 13, so it may decrease if used more than that, but it will still last a long time. Plus, once the battery gets low it only takes 2.5 hours to go from zero to fully charged.
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There's a parental control dashboard as well and you can add up to four child profiles to one device. The dashboard allows you to set a bedtime shutoff, in case you've got one of those "up all night reading" kids. And with 16GB on the device, you have plenty of storage however there is also free cloud storage Amazon content.
Why this deal matters
While prices on Amazon devices tend to hit all-time-lows during sales events, the discounts are often on the previous models. This is the very latest version of Kindle Paperwhite Kids, so if you've been considering this purchase, saving $40 makes it a lot more affordable. With recent concerns over tech price increases due to tariffs, we're finding CNET readers have made or are planning to make purchases, which could also factor in your decision to take advantage of this deal.