PITTSFIELD, Mass., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Memorial Day is just around the corner and that means it's time to load up the car for summer road trips! Just in time for the start of the summer travel season, KB Toys, the nation's largest mall-based specialty toy retailer, shares its list of the best on-the- go travel toys. Here are KB Toys' top picks to keep children entertained and avoid hearing the age-old question 'are we there yet'?

Fun on the Run Travel Games

Take your favorite game on the road for a ton of fun! These travel editions of classic board games will keep your family busy for hours. Travel games include Guess Who, Connect Four, Battleship, Sorry and Trouble. $5.99

Ages: 5 and up Deal or No Deal Hand Held

The rules are simple. Choose a briefcase. Then as each round progresses you must either stay with your original briefcase or make a "deal" with the bank to accept its cash offer in exchange for whatever dollar amount is in your chosen case. Once you decide to accept or decline the bank's offer, the decision is final. $14.99

Ages: 8 and up 20Q

Have hours of fun trying to stump 20Q. To play, think of something...anything...then answer a series of 20 questions. If it guesses within 20 questions, it wins. If not, you win! Other offerings include Movies/TV, Music and Sports. $12.99

Ages: 8 and up Etch A Sketch

The World's Favorite Drawing Toy(R) now features kids' favorite Nick Jr.(TM) character, Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob SquarePants from Nickelodeon. Comes with character frames and features a magic drawing screen and "shake to erase" feature. $12.99

Ages: 4 and up Barney Learning Fun Laptop

Barney's Learning Fun Laptop is an electronic learning aid that helps preschoolers learn numbers, colors and shapes through phrases and music. When the laptop is opened it plays "Surfin' the World Wide Web", a popular Barney tune. $16.99

Ages: 18 months and up V-Tech QUIZ BIZ Math Mania

A world of learning in the palm of a child's hand! QUIZ BIZ Math Mania reacts to a child's movement as they play. Children will learn age- appropriate concepts like addition and subtraction. Additionally, QUIZ BIZ Math Mania develops problem-solving skills and logical ability with fun arcade-style action games. $9.98

Ages: 5 and up Polly Pocket Wheels Playset

Go cruisin' with Polly Pocket! Make any road trip a blast with cool mini cruisers and 12 different cars to choose from. Polly and her best friends can actually sit in the cruisers and go for a ride. $7.99

Ages: 4 and up Activity Books

Stay busy on the road with character-themed activity books that include coloring and puzzles. Character themes include: Dora The Explorer, My Little Pony, Hello Kitty, Spiderman and SpongeBob SquarePants. $4.99

Ages: 3 and up Take & Toss Feeding Sets

Combine meal time with your child's favorite Disney Princesses or Thomas & Friends characters. The easy-to-use take & toss six piece feeding set is durable enough to reuse but is also disposable if you're on-the-go. Set includes two plates, one bowl and lid, and fork and spoon. $7.99

Ages: 6 months and up

To make shopping even easier, KB Toys' store associates are available to help shoppers pick the right travel or summer toy for any child on their list.

"Family travel doesn't have to be a chore. If a summer road trip is in your plans, packing the essential travel toys is a great way to keep children busy," said Geoffrey Webb, Director of Marketing. "KB Toys' On-the-Go travel toys are great choices to accompany children during long car rides, plane trips or even a day at the beach."

About KB Toys

KB Toys, Inc. is the nation's largest mall-based specialty toy retailer, operating more than 600 stores in 44 states, the American Territory of Guam and the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Headquartered in Pittsfield, Mass., the privately-held company has been delighting children and parents alike with the fun of toys for more than 80 years.

CONTACT: Geoffrey Webb of KB Toys, +1-413-496-3844, gwebb@kbtoys.com, or
Lindsey Shumway, of Weber Shandwick for KB Toys, +1-617-520-7071,
lshumway@webershandwick.com