GET $40 OFF: As of June 4, the Kindle Paperwhite Kids is available on Amazon for just $139.99, down from $179.99. This represents a 22% discount and matches its all-time lowest price.

With school out for summer (or soon to be), kids will likely be reaching for their screens more frequently. Trade the tablet or gaming console for screen engagement that parents can approve of with the Kindle Paperwhite Kids. It comes loaded with child-friendly books exclusively — no notifications, apps, videos, or other interruptions — and it’s available again at its best-ever price on Amazon.

As of June 4, the Kindle Paperwhite Kids is offered at Amazon for merely $139.99, reduced from $179.99. This amounts to a 22% saving and aligns with its lowest recorded price.

The Paperwhite Kids is our top pick for young readers, notably due to its waterproof design, a feature not found on the standard Kindle Kids. Kids can be unpredictable, so a waterproof display is essential. Additionally, the Paperwhite Kids is more robust than the adult Kindle Paperwhite, making it sturdier and capable of enduring most of what kids might subject it to. If it ever does get damaged, Amazon will replace it within the first two years.

The latest version of the device was launched last fall and is presented in its slimmest, quickest form to date, along with an array of new designs. It boasts a seven-inch screen with a greater contrast ratio and 25 percent quicker page turns than its predecessor, both of which help maintain kids’ interest in the material.

We appreciate that it includes built-in parental controls and a complimentary six-month subscription to Amazon Kids+, filled with numerous age-appropriate books. That’s more than enough time to keep them entertained during the leisurely summer months. After the six-month trial, the subscription will be $5.99 per month. It’s fortunate that you’ll save $40 on the device itself.