Need a recommendation for a music playing device -- ?

[Trifle]

I'm looking for a simple device that can store/play downloaded music and audiobooks.  It's a gift for a kid.  I'm not looking for anything fancy or phone-like, and no screen is necessary.  Just something that stores music that you can plug headphones into, or maybe sync wireless earbuds to.  Would like to spend less than $100. 

Thanks in advance!  I'm totally clueless in this area. 

[GuitarStv]

The older sony walkman is cheap, small, light, robust, water resistant, and can store plenty of music/audiobooks in .mp3 format:



I've been using one for listening to music on long bike rides for four years now and have no complaints.  Definately picked mine up for under 100$ (canadian).

[Trifle]

Thank you @GuitarStv ! 

[Metalcat]

There are tons of these on Amazon. I just bought a waterproof one for swimming for about $30.

[Dollar Slice]

I have never owned one but I've been hearing good things about the SanDisk line of mp3 players for many years - under $50 and they have a bunch of options. A couple of my friends have sworn by them for 10+ years. It does have a small screen so you can choose what to listen to, and they have some fun colors that a kid might like.

[Trifle]

Great — thank you both.  I’m looking at Amazon and it looks like there are some good choices.