Best older model for kids?

Just looking for something for my 7yo for very basic use. But I do want some years out of it, and some medium speed. She plays simple games, reading apps, podcasts, drawing, videos on the road.

Not daily use. And not prolonged either (not hours and hours). Not intensive gaming (not Minecraft or Roblox etc). But want to be not blocked by software not updating, severe battery life, or buggy.

Is an iPad 2, 3 too old now?