With holiday travel on the horizon, figuring out how to survive a drama-free journey with your littles might be top of mind. Whether your trip is by plane or car, there’ll be plenty of time to pass sitting in your seat, which is not always an easy task for energetic kids. Having a device available to play games or watch movies can be a life-saver on long-haul travel, but there are also plenty of screen-free options to engage your kid’s mind and keep their hands busy, all while they stay buckled up. With this in mind, we’ve gathered 30 of our favorite activity books for kids and other compact activities that we suggest you reveal as a “surprise” right before or during your journey. Good luck!

For more on this topic, be sure to read our piece on 10+ Ways To Keep Kids Entertained On Long Flights and Drives.