[Elecraft] Off topic: beginner kit recommendations?

[Mike Markowski]

My 11 year old son KB3KYB has been fascinated by my recent K2 kit
building.  He has never soldered but is excited about the idea of
building a radio of his own.  With his birthday coming up this would be
the perfect chance to get him a small kit that we could build together.

I thought a shortwave receiver with a few bands would be best since it's
simpler & cheaper.  Though I'm also considering a "cake tin special,"
getting the parts to homebrew one of the old tube beginner rigs built on
an upside down cake pan.  Any ideas would be very welcome.  Thanks!

Mike  AB3AP
Avondale, PA