This press release mentions that LEGO Star Wars 2 making the list of best console and PC games for kids in 2006.

The "2006 Best Video Games for Kids" feature (pg. 25) includes the best of the best in video game offerings. Selected by technology expert and editor of Children's Technology Review, Warren Buckleitner, along with a team of kid testers, who played hundreds of games to narrow the list down, the story features different categories, ranging from "Best Graphics" and "Best Comedy Adventure," to "Most Innovative Family Game" and "Most Creative." Each category includes a short description of each game and why it made the grade. Not limiting the awards to the bigger consoles, there is also a list of the best handheld games of the year. A few of the top console and PC game picks for 2006 include:

* LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (LucasArts) * I SPY Mystery (Scholastic, Inc.) * Happy Feet (Midway) * Barnyard (THQ, Inc.) * Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz (Sega of America)

The "Wish List" (pg. 63) is comprised of more than 50 games and toys that were tested by kids with varied interests. Organized by kids' passions from puppies to art, to architecture, there is something on this list for everyone, even tweens. Among the toys featured are: VMIGO virtual pet; Impro Solar; Solar Helicopter; Leopard Clogs; animal print clogs; Tumbling Mat; gift cards; and more.