Riddles for Kids

I usually wear a yellow coat. I usually have a dark head. I leave marks wherever I go.

Answer: Pencil

My life was once as plain as my name, but a glass slipper brought me fame. Who am I?

Answer: Cinderella

I’m soft and fuzzy, and come in many styles, I keep you cozy and warm for miles. What am I?

Answer: Sweater

A traveler from a distant land, with armor shining, sword in hand. I sought gold, but found a heart, in a world where two worlds apart. Who am I?

Answer: John Smith from "Pocahontas"

These are found in the Harry Potter books and in Lord of The Rings, too. They help make Christmas gifts that Santa brings to you. What are they?

Answer: Elves

A detective told his wife he’d be home at 8:30 and came home at 8:30. Then why was the detective’s wife angry with him?

Answer: He said he’d be home at 8:30 P.M and came home at 8:30 A.M!

What wears a coat in the winter and pants in the summer?

Answer: A dog.

What do you say to a rabbit on its birthday?

Answer: Hoppy Birthday!

I’m an animal you might love, but I’m too big to be your pet. I have an extremely long trunk, and it’s said I never forget.

Answer: Elephant

I am a princess not very well known. Live in the land where children never grow. Who am I?

Answer: Tiger Lily

A seed am I, three letters make my name. Take away two and I still sound the same.

Answer: Pea

In a winter storm, I keep your neck warm. What am I?

Answer: A scarf.

Why did Mickey Mouse go to space?

Answer: To look for Pluto.

I could keep a giant's foot warm, and people look forward to finding me near the fireplace. What am I?

Answer: A Christmas stocking.

I get blown up, but I’m not a bomb. I sometimes have a string attached, but I’m not a kite. I sometimes float, but I’m not a swimmer. I’m seen at birthday parties, but I’m not a candle. What am I?

Answer: A balloon

A father's child, a mother's child, yet no one's son. Who am I.

Answer: I'm their daughter

A black dog is sleeping in the middle of a black road. There are no streetlights and there is no moon. A car coming down the road with its lights off steers and avoids the dog. How did the driver know the dog was there?

Answer: It was daytime.

I strut in the yard with feathers of gold. For my morning song, stories are told. What am I?

Answer: Chicken

A cat goes to a 50-story building and jumps out but doesn't die or get hurt and doesn't land on anything. What happened?

Answer: The cat jumped off the first floor.

A daughter of a chief, no crown do I wear. The ocean calls, and with a demigod, I fare. Who am I?

Answer: Moana

What gets wetter the more it dries?

Answer: A towel.

The more of it there is, the less you see.

Answer: Darkness

What did the pirate say on his 80th birthday?

Answer: Aye matey

I look a little scruffy, and I know all the rules of the street. I found a nice Lady, who eats pasta as a treat. Who am I?

Answer: Tramp

Joe’s father had three sons: Snap, Crackle and…?

Answer: Joe.

Clumsy and large, with a heart full of cheer, in a world where kung fu legends appear. From noodle dreams to a warrior’s fate, I found my strength and became truly great. Who am I?

Answer: Po from “Kung Fu Panda"

Anyone can hold me, even without hands, but no one can do it for long. What am I?

Answer: Your breath

I have mirrors, windows, seats, and a roof, but I’m not a house. What am I?

Answer: Car

My abode is under the sea, and I possess a powerful voice. I made a deal and lost it momentarily. Who am I?

Answer: Ariel from “The Little Mermaid.“

Where will the cat be when the lights go out?

Answer: In the dark.

What goes up but never comes down?

Answer: Age.

My days in the tower were long and bleak, but my heart was strong, and adventure I did seek. Who am I?

Answer: Rapunzel from “Tangled"

What gets whiter the dirtier that it gets?

Answer: A chalkboard

You must escape through one of three doors. Behind Door 1 is a dragon, behind Door 2 is a bottomless pit, and behind Door 3 is a friendly giant. Which door do you take?

Answer: Door 3 because the friendly giant can help you escape.

I'm white, I'm round, but not always around. Sometimes you see me, sometimes you don't.

Answer: Moon

With legs, I stand; with beak, I speak. No words, just clucks and peeps. Who am I?

Answer: Chicken

I joke and fight, with a strong healing factor. I’m not a hero, but I’ll join you anyway. Who I am?

Answer: Deadpool

Evolving from a small larva, I become a beautiful butterfly-like creature. What am I?

Answer: Caterpie

David's father has three sons : Snap, Krackel, and _____ ?

Answer: David. (remember it's Davids father)

I have a magical friend and a carpet that flies. A lamp was my key to a princely disguise. Who am I?

Answer: Aladdin

What gets bigger the more you take away from it?

Answer: Hole

I'm like a dog with a tail that wags and all but am not a dog. What am I?

Answer: I am a puppy.

What jumps when it walks and sits when it stands?

Answer: A kangaroo.

I have a tail and a head, but no body. What am I?

Answer: A coin.

Signals for help, clear and loud, in emergency situations, makes you proud. What is it?

Answer: Whistle

A hundred feet in the air, but it's back is on the ground. What is it?

Answer: A centipede flipped over

Why is Santa so good at karate?

Answer: Because he has a black belt.

What are 10 things you can always count on?

Answer: Your fingers.

I speak not a word, yet my actions are loud. A puppet to a man, but through bravery, I was proud. Who am I?

Answer: Dumbo

I am a loving father who goes on an epic journey to find my son. Who am I?

Answer: Marlin (Finding Nemo)
Last Updated: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

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