Amazon has unveiled two tablets built specifically for kids, in 8.7-inch and 11-inch sizes — one aimed at ages 3+, the other at ages 6+.
The lineup
- 8.7-inch model: 64GB storage, up to 14 hours of video playback, soft bumper case — starts at $229.99
- 11-inch model: 2.5K display, 8GB RAM, slim hard case — starts at $329.99
- Both run Android and ship with a kid-proof case
What’s inside the experience
- One free year of Kids+ with curated content from Disney, Nickelodeon, Lego, and Sesame Street, plus parent-managed Google Play access (then $7.99/month for Prime members, $8.99 otherwise)
- Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard for screen time, content filters, and activity monitoring — available as an app on iOS and Android too
- Storybuilder: an AI-powered creative feature that turns kids’ voice ideas into picture books and comics, with age-appropriate guardrails
- Case designs featuring Paw Patrol, Barbie, and SpongeBob, with content that evolves as kids grow
Availability
Pre-orders are open now. Shipping starts October 14 in the US, Mexico, Canada, and Japan, followed by the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain on October 19.