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Amazon’s Big Spring Sale , running from March 25 to March 31, doesn’t quite hit the same discount highs as Prime Day , but it’s still worth a look—especially if you’ve had your eye on big-ticket items or tech gifts. This is only the second time Amazon’s hosting the event, and unlike Prime Day, you don’t need a Prime membership to shop (that said, Prime members do get better deals). If you think it’s worth it , a Prime membership starts at $14.99 per month, but if you’re still on the fence about that kind of commitment, you can always sign up for a 30-day free trial , use it to shop the sale, and cancel afterward.
If your kid’s been swiping your Kindle and you’ve thought it might be time to get them their own, this PCMag Editor’s Choice-winning Kindle Paperwhite Kids (2024) is worth a look—especially now that it’s at an all-time low price of $139.99 (down from $179.99), according to price-trackers . It’s not just a regular Kindle with a “Kids” sticker slapped on it or some dumbed-down screen with clunky interface. You’re getting the same seven-inch 300ppi display as the adult Paperwhite , but with a kid-friendly twist—a cute, colorful case in either Starfish or Cyber City, a two-year, worry-free guarantee (they break it, Amazon replaces it), and a six-month subscription to Amazon Kids+ , which gives gives them access to a curated library of age-appropriate books, including Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and more. After the six months, the subscription auto-renews at $5.99/month plus tax , but you can cancel anytime.
The screen of the Paperwhite Kids is warm-lit and adjustable, so it’s easy on the eyes, even during bedtime reading. The interface is distraction-free (there are no games or ads here) and designed to help kids build a reading habit without nudging them toward screen time, according to this PCMag review . Battery life stretches into multiple weeks, even with daily use, and there’s 16GB of storage, which is plenty of room for books, comics, and audiobooks (it supports Audible via Bluetooth). Additionally, the Paperwhite Kids comes with an IPX8 waterproof rating , so a juice spill or a poolside accident won’t end in tears. That said, it’s not the cheapest e-reader for kids, and if your child isn’t into reading yet, this might be overkill. But if they’ve already shown a love for books, this is a well-rounded, future-proof option that can grow with them.
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