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16GB Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Kids eReader (Various)

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Amazon has 16GB Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Kids eReader (Fantasy River or Starlight Reading) for $209.99. Shipping is free.

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  • Additional Savings: You may also save 20% with a qualifying Trade-in.
Available Options:Target has 16GB Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Kids eReader (Fantasy River or Starlight Reading) for $209.99. Shipping is free.



Features:
  • Display: Amazon's 7" Colorsoft display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi B&W, 150 ppi color, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. Due to the addition of a color filter layer that creates the easy on the eyes color reading experience, you may notice that the texture or brightness of the Kindle Colorsoft display looks different than the Kindle Paperwhite display.
  • Size: 5.2" x 7" x 0.5" (132.2 x 178 x 12.7 mm)
  • Weight: 11.8oz (334g). 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 eight (8) weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off 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 less than 2.5 hours with a 9W USB power adapter.
  • 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) wifi networks.
  • Accessibility Features: Kindle includes the ability to adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. Find out more info on Accessibility for Kindle. Certain accessibility features, including VoiceView, are not currently supported on Kindle Colorsoft 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. Use of Kindle is subject to Amazon's Conditions of Use and the terms found here.
  • Included in the Box: Kindle Colorsoft Kids, USB-C charging cable and Quick Start Guide.
  • Waterproofing: Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes. Learn more about the waterproof Kindle Colorsoft Kids.

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    • Please see the original post for additional details and refer to the comments below for discussion.
  • About this Product:
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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Amazon has 16GB Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Kids eReader (Fantasy River or Starlight Reading) for $209.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.
  • Additional Savings: You may also save 20% with a qualifying Trade-in.
Available Options:Target has 16GB Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Kids eReader (Fantasy River or Starlight Reading) for $209.99. Shipping is free.



Features:
  • Display: Amazon's 7" Colorsoft display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi B&W, 150 ppi color, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. Due to the addition of a color filter layer that creates the easy on the eyes color reading experience, you may notice that the texture or brightness of the Kindle Colorsoft display looks different than the Kindle Paperwhite display.
  • Size: 5.2" x 7" x 0.5" (132.2 x 178 x 12.7 mm)
  • Weight: 11.8oz (334g). 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 eight (8) weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off 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 less than 2.5 hours with a 9W USB power adapter.
  • 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) wifi networks.
  • Accessibility Features: Kindle includes the ability to adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. Find out more info on Accessibility for Kindle. Certain accessibility features, including VoiceView, are not currently supported on Kindle Colorsoft 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. Use of Kindle is subject to Amazon's Conditions of Use and the terms found here.
  • Included in the Box: Kindle Colorsoft Kids, USB-C charging cable and Quick Start Guide.
  • Waterproofing: Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes. Learn more about the waterproof Kindle Colorsoft Kids.

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • While supplies / offer lasts.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and refer to the comments below for discussion.
  • About this Product:
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars from 57 customer reviews.
  • About this Store:

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Written by phoinix | Staff

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Model: Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft Kids (16 GB) – First Kindle for kids in color, with cover - 2025 - Fantasy River

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FairCabbage4982
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I bought one of these to try and read kids books on. It's too small for those as kids books, so it was returned. Also, the formatting on so many kids that we tried books was just awful.

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Sep 28, 2025 06:45 PM
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doyourealize1Sep 28, 2025 06:45 PM
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ty. got two and traded in an old Kindle
Sep 28, 2025 08:08 PM
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vfxSep 28, 2025 08:08 PM
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Quote from doyourealize1 :
ty. got two and traded in an old Kindle
How much after trade in?
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Sep 28, 2025 10:57 PM
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FeasibleSep 28, 2025 10:57 PM
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Quote from vfx :
How much after trade in?
it's 20% off with an eligible trade-in. plus whatever they give you for the device you trade in
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Sep 29, 2025 02:34 AM
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steinbchSep 29, 2025 02:34 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank steinbch

YMMV I used a trade-in credit to get $42 off the $210 price. I wanted to see what it was like versus the paper white I currently have. It was neat to see the color covers, but not really worth the additional cost. I went to set up a return and was offered an additional $33 refund to keep it. Figured I'd give it another chance at that price ($135).

Also, another weird thing is that in my Amazon account this is listed as a Colorsoft Signature Edition, so it has the ads disabled. I'm not sure what would happen if I need to use the 2-year kids warranty though.
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Sep 29, 2025 02:52 AM
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FairCabbage4982Sep 29, 2025 02:52 AM
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I bought one of these to try and read kids books on. It's too small for those as kids books, so it was returned. Also, the formatting on so many kids that we tried books was just awful.
Sep 29, 2025 04:29 AM
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PowerfulCircle757Sep 29, 2025 04:29 AM
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There is upgrade offer for me, basically 20% off
Upgrade price of $167.99 will be applied at checkout. Offer expires on Oct 1, 2025.
Sep 29, 2025 04:57 AM
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gaoskddmSep 29, 2025 04:57 AM
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Paperwhite also has a discount as $135 at the moment. Wonder what will be the new model released on Sep 30.

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SavingsDude40Sep 29, 2025 12:13 PM
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Anybody know if this is good for reading Manga? My Tablet screen is too big, and my phone is too small, and I don't own a PC, so something like this looks just right.
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Quote from SavingsDude40 :
Anybody know if this is good for reading Manga? My Tablet screen is too big, and my phone is too small, and I don't own a PC, so something like this looks just right.
This reddit thread may help you out.
https://www.reddit.com/r/kindle/c...on_kindle/
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L0wangSep 29, 2025 08:12 PM
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Quote from FoDaLey :
As someone with young kids who have myopia...staring at this little screen is a sure way to get it if they arent myopic already.
I guess your kids aren't reading paperback book either? The kindles e-ink is better to read with, similar to paper with better lighting and ability to boost font for easier read.
Sep 30, 2025 02:34 AM
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vfxSep 30, 2025 02:34 AM
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So this is not a better than kobo libra color? I thought Kindle would format books better for kids. That is the only reason i'd consider. If not Kobo is way more flexible.
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m0ralitySep 30, 2025 09:21 AM
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[QUOTE=L0wang;179287453] Quote from FoDaLey [IMG]http://i.slickdeals.net/images/midnight/misc/backlink.gif[/IMG] :
As someone with young kids who have myopia...staring at this little screen is a sure way to get it if they arent myopic already.
I guess your kids aren't reading paperback book either? The kindles e-ink is better to read with, similar to paper with better lighting and ability to boost font for easier read. …
Last edited by m0rality September 30, 2025 at 03:21 AM.
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m0ralitySep 30, 2025 10:22 AM
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Quote from FoDaLey :
As someone with young kids who have myopia...staring at this little screen is a sure way to get it if they arent myopic already.
Honestly it sounds like you don't understand the product that you are commenting on. You can easiky increase the font size on a Kindle to make it easier to read vs a book.

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RayLancerSep 30, 2025 06:06 PM
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Quote from PowerfulCircle757 :
There is upgrade offer for me, basically 20% off
Upgrade price of $167.99 will be applied at checkout. Offer expires on Oct 1, 2025.
Does this require a trade-in? I got the deal but it mentions nothing about trading in my old device.

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