What are the best compact binoculars for a kid's first pair?

The Natureview 8x21 Compact Binoculars are the pair I’d buy again without hesitation — they’re light enough that my kid doesn’t complain about holding them up, the image is clear enough for birdwatching and general nature exploration, and they’ve survived being dropped on rocks more than once. For a kid’s first real pair of binoculars, these hit the sweet spot between quality and kid-friendliness.