Riddles for Kids
Kids love a riddle they can beat the grownups with. This set runs from easy to tricky, so there's something for every age. Read them out loud and let the guessing start.
Easy riddles for kids
The friendly end of the set. A horse that sleeps with its shoes on is about as tough as it gets.
Funny riddles for kids with answers
Lemon aid for a hurt lemon. Expect groans from the grownups and giggles from everyone else.
Animal riddles kids can guess out loud
Cats, horses, and other familiar creatures show up all over this list. Perfect read-aloud material.
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1. What animal always sleeps with its shoes on?
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Its shoes are made of metal.
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A horse.
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2. Why did the crayon get a time out?
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It kept drawing on the walls.
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3. I am yellow, I have a peel, and monkeys love me. What am I?
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A banana.
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4. What do you call a duck that gets all A's in school?
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A wise quacker.
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5. I am round and bouncy, and I love being kicked around the park. What am I?
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A soccer ball.
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6. I am made of snow and have a carrot for a nose. What am I?
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A snowman.
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7. What kind of key opens a banana?
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A monkey.
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8. I carry my house on my back and move very slowly. What am I?
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A snail.
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9. I have eight wiggly arms and I live deep in the sea. What am I?
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An octopus.
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10. Why do bees have sticky hair?
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Because they use honeycombs.
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11. I have black and white stripes but I am not a road. What am I?
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A zebra.
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12. I am called the king of the jungle and I have a big loud roar. What am I?
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A lion.
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13. I hop around and keep my baby in a pocket. What am I?
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A kangaroo.
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14. I have a long trunk but I am not a tree. What am I?
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An elephant.
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15. I have a very long neck and eat leaves from the tallest trees. What am I?
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A giraffe.
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16. I am black and white and I love to slide on the ice. What am I?
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A penguin.
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17. I say quack and love to swim in the pond. What am I?
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A duck.
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18. I sleep all day and hoot all night. What am I?
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An owl.
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19. I am red with tiny seeds on my outside. What fruit am I?
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A strawberry.
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20. What fruit always looks sad?
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Its name says how it feels.
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A blueberry.
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21. What kind of band never plays a single song?
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A rubber band.
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22. I am round, covered in cheese, and cut into slices. What am I?
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A pizza.
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23. What do snowmen like to eat for breakfast?
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Snowflakes.
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24. Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert?
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Because it was already stuffed.
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25. I fly high in the sky on a string on windy days. What am I?
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A kite.
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26. I am full of air and I pop if you poke me. What am I?
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A balloon.
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27. I have two wheels and pedals, and you ride me to the park. What am I?
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A bicycle.
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28. I twinkle high in the sky at night. What am I?
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A star.
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29. I shine in the daytime and keep you warm. What am I?
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The sun.
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30. I am fluffy and white and I float in the sky. What am I?
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A cloud.
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31. I have four legs, a wagging tail, and I bark. What am I?
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A dog.
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32. I purr when I am happy and chase mice. What am I?
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A cat.
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33. I am green, I hop, and I croak by the pond. What am I?
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A frog.
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34. What do you call a dinosaur that is sleeping?
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A dino-snore.
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35. I wear a hard shell and I walk very slowly on land. What am I?
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A turtle.
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36. I am orange and crunchy, and rabbits love me. What am I?
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A carrot.
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37. What do you call a monkey that loves potato chips?
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A chip-munk.
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38. What kind of ship never sinks?
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A friendship.
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39. I go up and down on your jacket but I am not an elevator. What am I?
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A zipper.
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40. I have a bright red nose and big funny shoes, and I make you laugh. What am I?
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A clown.
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41. I am cold and sweet and I come in a cone. What am I?
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Ice cream.
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42. Where do sheep go to get their hair cut?
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The baa-baa shop.
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43. Where do cows go on Friday night?
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To the moo-vies.
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44. I light up the night sky and change my shape all month. What am I?
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The moon.
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45. What do you call a rabbit that tells great jokes?
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A funny bunny.
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46. What does a cloud wear under its raincoat?
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Thunderwear.
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47. I go up and down all day long but I never move. What am I?
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Stairs.
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48. What animal has a horn but never honks it?
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A rhino.
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49. I am small and gray, I squeak, and I love cheese. What am I?
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A mouse.
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50. What kind of house weighs the least of all?
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A lighthouse.
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51. What kind of bow can never be tied?
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A rainbow.
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52. I have wings and I buzz from flower to flower. What am I?
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A bee.
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53. I spin a web to catch my lunch. What am I?
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A spider.
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54. What kind of button can you never push?
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A belly button.
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55. I live on a farm and wake everyone up with cock-a-doodle-doo. What am I?
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A rooster.
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56. I am long and yellow and I take kids to school. What am I?
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A school bus.
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57. I go over your head twice for every hop you take. What am I?
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A jump rope.
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58. I am a big orange face with a candle inside in October. What am I?
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A jack-o-lantern.
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59. I climb up slowly, then race down while everyone screams. What am I?
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A roller coaster.
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60. I go up and down all day at the playground, but only if a friend sits across from me. What am I?
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A seesaw.
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61. I hold your books and ride on your back to school. What am I?
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A backpack.
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62. I am frozen juice on a stick, sweet and fruity. What am I?
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A popsicle.
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63. What do you give a lemon when it gets a boo-boo?
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Lemon aid.
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FAQ about Riddles for Kids
What age are these riddles for?
Most work for ages 5 to 12. Younger kids do best when an adult reads the riddle aloud, while older kids can swipe through on their own.
Are the answers shown right away?
No, each answer stays hidden until you tap the card. That gives everyone time to shout a guess first, which is half the fun.
Can teachers use these riddles in class?
Absolutely. They work as morning warmups, brain breaks, or rewards at the end of a lesson. Nothing on the page needs a login or a printout.
When the kids want more, the Easy Riddles with Answers page keeps the difficulty gentle. For pure silliness, try our Funny Jokes and Riddles.