One of the key advantages of e-books is that they are virtually indestructible. Thanks to back-ups and cloud storage options, once you buy an e-book, it takes a considerable amount of effort to delete the book in a manner that is irrecoverable. Sure, the e-book reader itself is vulnerable, but you can buy protective cases that minimize the risk. Short of laminating every page, there is no equivalent in traditional printed books. With an e-reader, you can borrow kids’ books from Kindle libraries. The selection isn’t as good as the traditional collection, but it’s increasing as e-readers gain in popularity. The best part is that when your child borrows an e-book, it “returns” itself; the e-book simply deletes from their e-book reader when the borrowing period is over. No more searching for the books, carting them to the drop-off, or trudging in to pay a late fine.
