Amazon’s all-new Kids Tablets ditch Fire OS for parent-managed Google Play — where to preorder

TL;DR: Amazon officially launched its all-new Amazon Kids Tablets starting at $229.99.

Replacing the old Fire Kids line, these full Android tablets come in 8.7-inch and 11-inch sizes , offer parent-managed Google Play Store access, AI-powered tools like Storybuilder, and ship with a protective bumper case plus a free year of Amazon Kids+.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kids Tablet 8 $229.99 Shop Now Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kids Tablet 11 $329.99 Shop Now Picking out a tablet for your child usually feels like choosing between an overly restrictive toy or an expensive iPad you pray does not hit the kitchen tile face-down.

Amazon is bridging that gap with its all-new line of Amazon Kids Tablets .

Ditching the old Fire OS ecosystem, Amazon built these new devices directly on Android — giving kids solid tablet performance while keeping the guardrails parents trust.

Preorders are live now, starting at $229.99 for the 8.7-inch model and $329.99 for the 11-inch version , with official shipping starting Oct.

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Both models ship with Amazon’s signature protective case, a two-year worry-free guarantee, and a full year of Amazon Kids+.

The 8.7-inch Amazon Kids Tablet is built for small hands and travel Designed specifically for smaller hands and life on the go, the Amazon Kids Tablet 8 is built as the ultimate travel companion.

Instead of handing over your fragile phone during a long car ride, this setup delivers a full-fledged tablet experience in a durable, child-resistant form factor.

This tablet runs on Android software with a bright, clear screen — so drawing apps look sharp and videos stream smoothly.

It’s built to stay snappy even as your kid gets older and plays bigger games.

The case is soft, easy to hold, and comes in fun designs like Paw Patrol , Barbie , and SpongeBob .

Credit: Amazon Battery life made for long trips With up to 14 hours of battery life and 64GB of storage, you can download a mountain of movies , games, and books for offline use before leaving the house.