Depends how much you want to spend but 'Flexifoil' style kites are very good and reasonably easy to fly (easy to carry/store as well). They are similar to a parafoil but have a rigid kevlar front spar...
I have several but they can be a bit pricey, the 6ft ones start at around £50 and go up to several hundred but they last for ever (I have one that is 12 years old and gets flown on a regular basis!)
If you are going to get a kite as a gift go for something good...plenty of on-line kite shops on line, have a look...