If the kite is to be a gift, the age of the recipient will determine to a large degree the type of kite purchased. Children as small as toddlers can fly a mini-kite with supevision. These neat little kites are about ten inches long, and fly well. Kids five and up have more choices. Smaller diamond kites and sky dancers are good choices.
Sky dancers require no assembly aside from tying on the flight line.
They are colorful, active kites in the sky. A Kite are fish shaped kite that are also suitable for younger kids in this age group. Unique and fancy looking they make an ideal first kite. Giant dragon kites are great gifts for kids ten and up. These kites need no assembly, and have tails ranging from eighteen to thirty feet in length.