Try the Kindle Fire HD and RooCase.
The Fire HD has parental controls and if you look at the RooCase it can help save the tablet from a bad drop. If the RooCase is not to your liking, try an OtterBox case.
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I want to give my granddaugher a tablet for Christmas. Not sure which one to buy, please some suggestions. Thank you

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