Amazon launches Kindle Kids Edition

1 min readUpdated May 18, 2025Oct 17, 201911:19 PM

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Amazon just announced the Kindle Kids Edition, an e-reader geared towards children. Though the internet giant has sold Fire tablets marketed under the Kids Edition label, this is the first time Kindle e-readers have gotten the same treatment. The bundle is available for pre-order now.

The Kindle Kids Edition comes with the base 10th-generation Kindle, along with one of four colorful, kid-friendly covers and a two-year replacement guarantee. The e-reader is a good match for kids with its portable size and month-long battery life. This model also comes with special software features for younger readers, such as Achievement Badges for reaching reading goals, Word Wise for automatic definitions of more difficult words, and an enhanced book search designed for kids.

The bundle also includes one free year of FreeTime Unlimited, Amazon’s all-in-one subscription for children’s content. The subscription gives access to a curated selection of books, movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and more content, as well as powerful parental control features. Recently, Amazon also announced that the service will also start working on Echo devices, Fire TV sticks, and Fire TVs.

Given that FreeTime Unlimited normally costs about $3 a month for Prime members, the free subscription adds a good deal of value for potential buyers. The Kindle Kids Bundle is set to start shipping at the end of October.

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Questions & Answers

What specifically is included in the Kindle Kids Edition bundle?

The bundle comprises the base 10th-generation Kindle e-reader, one of four colourful, kid-friendly covers, and a two-year replacement guarantee. It also includes one free year of FreeTime Unlimited, Amazon’s children's content subscription service.

What new software features are available on the Kindle Kids Edition for younger readers?

The Kindle Kids Edition includes special software such as Achievement Badges for meeting reading goals and Word Wise for automatic definitions of challenging words. It also features an enhanced book search designed specifically for children.

What is FreeTime Unlimited and what value does its inclusion add to the Kindle Kids Edition?

FreeTime Unlimited is Amazon’s all-in-one subscription for children’s content, providing access to curated books, movies, and audiobooks. Its inclusion adds good value as it normally costs about $3 a month for Prime members.

When can customers expect to receive the Kindle Kids Edition if they pre-order it?

Customers who pre-order the Kindle Kids Edition can expect to receive their device towards the end of October. The bundle is currently available for pre-order, with shipping commencing then.

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