10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Traveling Kids

The holidays are almost here, and you still have stockings to stuff and kids to shop for. If you have a young travel enthusiast in the family, here's a handpicked list of toys, books, maps and tech that are perfect for long flights. They'll also scratch the travel itch if you're staying home this year.

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Monsters don’t belong on planes, but children sure do. Mother of three and travel blogger, Hilarye Fuller, teaches children plane etiquette in a fun and useful way in her book "Monsters Don’t Ride on Airplanes." If you love to fly or are about to take your children on their first flight, it's a great eBook to bring along.

Embark on a tour across the globe without ever leaving your couch through Aleksandra Mizielinki’s delightful illustrations in "MAPS." Each image will draw you into a country’s borders, introduce you to its sights and make you wish you were visiting the communities you learn about before bedtime.

Young travelers can create their own city skyline with Wonderworld City Skyline Glow Blocks. Pieces are small enough to throw a few in your family travel bag. The whole set will entertain them throughout the day. There's a surprise in store once the lights go out.

Hang Oskar & Ellen’s Journey Around the World Map and let the kids stick monuments and people where they live. This wall map opens up conversations as you explain where the Eiffel Tower is and dream of the adventures you might have there one day.

If you are looking for free-trade gifts this season, you can’t go wrong with Playmobil. These toys are still manufactured in Germany. It has the same high quality now as it did when you were a kid. The Playmobil Cargo and Passenger Aircraft will get your children excited about their next flight.

The Kindle FireHD or HDX is a must-have gift for any member of the family, whether they travel or not. Parents will love the fact that they can store all of their kids' favorite books, movies and games on one device. No more hauling loads of books and games on your next family vacation. Add on an Amazon Prime membership, and your loved one can enjoy unlimited movie and TV streaming, borrow books and download tons of apps.

You can’t own a tablet and have kids these days without a rock-solid case protecting it. The Otterbox Defender Series Protective Case can stand up to anything your kids can throw at it. Literally.

The Kidz Gear Wired Headphones are great for young travelers who aren’t into the cutesy animal ears, but still want to show off their individual style. Parents will love that their kids can have their own color, so they won’t fight over whose is whose. Better yet, the volume won’t go above a certain decibel, so your child’s ears are protected.

The little blocks in Tegu: The PocketPouch (8 magnetic blocks) encourage your budding architect or engineer to build sky high towers on a plane, train or car without you worrying about a bunch of pieces rolling away during take off and landing.

The Crocodile Creek Travel Pouch Puzzle: World puzzle teaches your children geography and where animals live across the globe. The smaller travel-size puzzle comes in an easy to pack pouch, while a larger version of the puzzle is great for young children to use on the floor at home.