The way kids learn has changed and a lot and the best eBook readers for kids now make it extremely easy to access all types of information quickly and easily.  You can’t fail to have noticed the eBook reader trend of recent years. More and more of us are ditching paper books in favor of lightweight readers that’ll let us carry hundreds of titles with us wherever we go. Although it’s easy enough to find the best eBook readers for adults, what about eBook readers for kids?

Is it a good idea to have eBook Readers for kids?

The first question you should ask are eBook readers a good idea for kids? As with anything, there are pros and cons. Many parents already use technology as a learning tool for children, and eBook readers can provide extra features that real books just can’t, such as sound and video. True, you could use a computer for this, but an eBook reader provides a much safer environment for a child.

eBooks have a number of awesome benefits. They’re digital and so they don’t clutter up your home! As long as the books you need are available in eBook form, you can help the environment and save space in the home or in your child’s backpack.

The only real downside is that eBook readers themselves are expensive, and the eBooks can be too. This is especially true for eReaders designed with kids in mind, where there are only a very limited, relatively expensive range of titles available to buy.

Choosing The Best eBook Readers For Children

Many of the eBook readers on the market for adults are designed to look as much like paper books as possible. As such, they have very plain designs and black and white screens using “e-Ink” technology. Although e-Ink is easy on the eyes and pleasant to read, it might not really inspire your child to get reading more often.

Instead, it helps to look towards specific items designed for children. Not only are these more “fun” and eye-catching, but they’re also easier to operate, and made to be more durable. We all know just how much our kids can put their toys through! Would you really want to risk that with a delicate glass-screened eReader?!

The V. Reader Animated eBook System is currently the only real option available for kids on the market today. The design itself is fun and colorful, and it comes in either blue or pink to suit your child’s tastes. This eBook reader is far cheaper than other readers like the Kindle or Nook, but the downside is that it requires new cartridges for different books, which can be relatively expensive.

Some extra features of the V. Reader include the fact that kids can type on the Qwerty keyboard, look up works in the dictionary, hear stories read aloud, play reading games and more.

In short, eBook readers for children are very valid educational tools, and can help make reading fun through the use of interactive features. Take some time to make sure that there are books your child likes, and they’re bound to find enjoyment in this type of gadget.

Each year there are hundreds of toys and game available for boys, making this award an extremely competitive category. The winner of 2010′s top toy for boys was Bakugan 7-in-1 Maxus Dragonoid by Spin Master. The other boys toys in this category were Rocky The Robot Truck™, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Constructicon Devastator, Laser Zero Gravity and EyeClops Night Vision 2.0

Bakugan 7-in-1 Maxus Dragonoid by Spin Master

Bakugan 7-in1 Maxus Dragonoid was this years winner of the prestigious Toy Of The Year 2010. It is one of the biggest Bakugan toys so far. It is suitable for kids aged 5 and older.

Bakugan 7 In 1 Maxus Dragonoid Main Features:

• Toy dimensions -  12 by 11 by 2 inches

• Weighs 12.3 ounces

• Includes 1 Bakugan and 6 Bakugan trap that create a bigger monster

• These 6 Bakugan trap are unique to 7-in-1 Maxus Dragonoid

• Includes dark hound, dark hound, grakas Hound,  grafias, brachium, spyderFencer, spitarm and neo dragonoid

Matchbox® Rocky the Robot Truck™

Matchbox® toys have always been a hit with boys, and Rocky the Robot Truck™ is the latest toy from Matchbox® to capture the imagination. Rocky the Robot Truck is suitable for boys aged 3 and older.

• Matchbox Rocky the Robot Truck Main Features

• Interactive dump truck for boys

• Suitable for children aged 3 and older

• Rocky speaks more than 100 phrases including jokes

• Sleeps and snores

• Rocky the Robot Truck dimensions are 14 by 8 by 14.5 inches and weighs 5.2 pounds

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Constructicon Devastator by Hasbro

Hasbro’s collection of Transformers action figure has been another hit range of toys for boys. This year Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Constructicon Devastator was on the shortlist for the Boys Toy Of The Year Award 2010. This toy is suitable for kids aged 4 and older.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Constructicon Devastator Main Features:

• Constructicon Devastator figure

• Larger than Autobots® and Decepticons

• Includes MIXMASTER, LONGHAUL, RAMPAGE, SCAVENGER,  SCRAPPER, and HIGHTOWER vehicles

• Requires 2 AA batteries which are included

EyeClops Night Vision 2.0 by JAKKS Pacific

This EyeClops Night Vision 2.0 night vision toy uses infra red technology and has become a huge hit making it as a nominees for 2010′s Toy Of The Year for boys.

EyeClops Night Vision 2.0 Main Features:

• Suitable for kids aged 8 and older

• Vision of up to 50′ in the dark

• Uses infra-red technology

• Cool looking, handheld binocular design

Laser Zero Gravity by Spin Master

Spin Master’s Laser Zero Gravity takes rc vehicles to a new level. The vehicle follows a light beam on ceiling or walls and is suitable for boys aged 8 and older.

Laser Zero Gravity Main Features:

• RC vehicle that follows a light beam

• Easy to steer by pointing the beam of light and allowing the vehicle follow this beam

• Available in green, blue, red, yellow, grey and orange

• Ground and wall modes available

• Laser Zero Gravity dimensions – 12 by 4 by 10 inches

• Weighs 2 pounds

• Suitable for kids aged 8 and older