We bought Kindles for both of my kids, as they expressed a sincere interest. Today, those devices collect a lot of dust. I can't put my finger on why. With my s

We bought Kindles for both of my kids, as they expressed a sincere interest. Today, those devices collect a lot of dust. I can't put my finger on why. With my son (7), I do know he seems to really enjoy books that include pictures scattered throughout the text (e.g. Geronimo Stilton). For my daughter (9), who reads very thick paper books typically in series, I really don't know - so has a huge reading appetite and reads every chance she can get. It may be she has much easier access to paper versions. She almost never has to ask us to buy her a book as she can just go pick one up. I should ask her. I do sometimes wonder if there is a bit of subliminal affection for the covers of books, too, to reinforce one's personal identity, which you never get with a black mirror.