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Hi, just to chime in.
Most dedicated readers sold today, except the Kindle, support Adobe Digital Editions Adept ePub format which is the most common choice for libraries (Though some libraries still have mobi collections; but no dedicated reader can technically read DRM'd versions of both formats).
With that in mind, of the major vendors:
The original Kobo is probably the cheapest eInk reader that is still technically current (Though as others said, you can still find Sony PRS-300's out there). Its not a perfect reader but perfectly serviceable. Kobo is supported by Borders.
The Wireless Kobo is a step up and at $139 is the cheapest eInk reader in America with wireless that supports wireless.
Barnes and Noble's Nook at $149 is a nice step up from the Kobos (generally). Though it has a much shorter battery life.
The Sony readers. These are nice, have wonderful touch screens, and though they lack wireless, they might well provide the nicest reading experience bar none. Unfortunately, the cheapest is also $179.
Now there are are other brands, but these are the major vendors.
As for books, unless your daughter is allergic to older books, lets not forget that there are thousands of books in the Public Domain. A quick search of manybooks.net shows over 2000 books are categorized as younger reader books. All available for free.
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Bill
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