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The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids (16 GB) is a 12th-generation e-reader designed specifically for children aged 3–12. Featuring a 7-inch glare-free Paperwhite display with 300 ppi and 25% faster page turns, it offers a premium reading experience. Waterproof with an IPX8 rating, it’s perfect for reading anywhere, anytime. The device includes 16 GB of storage, holding thousands of books, plus 6 months of desertcart Kids+ subscription with curated, age-appropriate content. Parental controls via the Parent Dashboard allow easy management of reading progress, age filters, and device settings. Backed by a 2-year worry-free guarantee, this Kindle encourages kids to read more than 45 minutes daily in a distraction-free environment.
| Display | Amazon's 7” Paperwhite display technology with built-in front light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. |
| Size | 132.2 x 178 x 13.2 mm |
| Weight | 328 g. Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. |
| System Requirements | None; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content. |
| On-Device Storage | 16 GB; holds thousands of books. |
| Cloud Storage | Free cloud storage for all Amazon content. |
| Battery Life | A single charge lasts up to twelve (12) weeks, based on half an hour of reading per day and the light setting at 13. Battery life may vary depending on use. Audible audiobook streaming over Bluetooth will reduce battery life. |
| Charge Time | Fully charges in approximately 2.5 hours with a 9 W USB-C power adaptor. |
| Wi-Fi Connectivity | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 and OWE security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. |
| Accessibility Features | Kindle Paperwhite includes the ability to have dark mode, adjust font size, font face, line spacing, and margins. Click here for more information on Accessibility for Kindle. Certain accessibility features, including VoiceView, are not currently supported on Kindle Paperwhite Kids. |
| Content Formats Supported | Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; PDF, DOCX, DOC, HTML, EPUB, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion; Audible audio format (AAX). Learn more about supported file types for personal documents. |
| Documentation | Learn more about Kindle devices with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide. |
| Warranty and Service | 2-year worry-free guarantee. Cover for anything that happens to your Kindle Kids including electrical and mechanical breakdowns. See details of guarantee here. If you are a consumer, the 2-year worry-free guarantee is in addition to your consumer rights and does not jeopardise these rights in any way (see more information on your consumer rights here). Use of Kindle Kids is subject to the terms found here. |
| Included in the Box | Kindle Paperwhite, USB-C charging cable and Quick Start Guide. |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 metres of fresh water for 60 minutes. Learn more about the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite. |
| Available Colours | Black Kindle Paperwhite with Starfish, or Cyber City cover |
| Generation | Kindle Paperwhite Kids (12th generation) – 2024 release. |
| Software Security Updates | This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Kindle e-reader, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
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