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Kite lines magazine11/20/2023 The Story of Kites by Ying Chang Compestine is a Chinese folktale of three brothers who devise a kite to chase birds from their rice fields. Some of our favorite beautifully illustrated children’s books feature kites. At Worlds of Fun, opening this spring, kids can ride the Kite-Eating Tree ride in Planet Snoopy! The Peanuts Movie features Charles Schulz’s beloved comic strip characters in classic scenes as the plight of Charlie Brown unfolds, including his perils with kite flying. Another film we love also includes our favorite springtime hobby. The beloved Sherman brothers’ song “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” debuted in Walt Disney’s Mary Poppins, in perhaps the most famous kite flying scene in cinema. The fancy kites are great fun too and we love to watch our giant Butterfly kite soar, but fancy kites and stunt kites require more skill and patience - so they are really best for older kids and adults who want a bit of a challenge. They are easy to assemble and they always work. they FLY! The dollar kites have always been the absolute very best for my kids. The cheap kites you buy at the Dollar Store, Walmart, and Target. Their collection of diamond and box kites offers the perfect selection for a spring outing.īonus Tip: Cheap Kites WORK like a charm! The quintessential neighborhood toy store thoroughly vets their toy selection, offering only the best quality toys, games and science equipment for the young and the young at heart. From juggling equipment and yo-yos, to puzzles, games and, of course, kite kits, this store has it all. This shop features a variety of unique toys to help you discover your talents. Go Big Skill Toys 12204 Shawnee Mission Pkwy., Shawnee, KS, 913.248.3277.For those wanting to learn how to fly a specialty kite or trick kite, these shops will have what you’re looking for: Where to Buy Cool Kites in the Kansas City Area:įor beginners, we’re partial to the simple and inexpensive kites you find at local big box stores. Shawnee Mission Park: 79th & Renner Road, Shawnee.Mill Creek Park: 4731 Wilder Rd., near the intersection at Holliday Drive, Shawnee.Heritage Park Shelter #1: 160th & Pflumm, Olathe.Garrett Park: 47th Street & Monticello Road, Shawnee.Tiffany Springs Park: N Highway & Tiffany Springs Park Road, Platte City.Swope Park: Meyer Boulevard & Swope Parkway, Kansas City.Smith's Fork Park at Smithville Lake: 1601 DD Hwy., Smithville.Ruth Stockdale Park: George Raines Road & Highway 210, Liberty.Nelson-Atkins Museum Lawn: 4525 Oak, Kansas City.
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