Riddle 1:

In the morning, I rise with the sun,

Yellow and bright, a new day's begun.

I'm up in the sky, so fluffy and white,

• What am I, giving the world its light?

Answer: Sun 

Riddle 2:

I'm red and juicy, a fruit so sweet,

You take a big bite with every little treat.

Crunch, munch, and it's gone in a peek,

• What am I? Find me in a lunchtime sneak.

Answer: apple

Riddle 3:

I'm a furry friend, soft and small,

Sometimes I bark, sometimes I crawl.

With floppy ears and a wagging tail,

• What am I? Guess, and you'll set sail.

Answer: dog

Riddle 4:

I'm a yellow circle up in the sky,

You wear me on rainy days, oh my!

I keep you dry, a colorful charm,

• What am I, keeping you safe and warm?

Answer: umbrella  

Riddle 5:

I twinkle at night, a sparkling light,

Silver and bright in the dark night.

I'm not the sun, but I shine so high,

• What am I, lighting up the sky?

Answer: moon

Riddle 6:

I crawl on the ground, so slow and small,

Leaving a slimy trail as I crawl.

With a shell on my back, I'm not a toy,

• What am I? A creature that brings joy.

Answer: snail

Riddle 7:

I have a mane and a mighty roar,

In the jungle, I explore.

With stripes so bold, I'm on the prowl,

• What am I? Hear me growl!

Answer: tiger

Riddle 8:

I'm a vehicle with wheels that spin,

Taking you places, let's begin.

Honk honk, I'm loud and proud,

• What am I? Driving through the crowd.

Answer: car 

Riddle 9:

I'm a sweet treat, a sugary delight,

A frozen dessert, oh so bright.

On a stick or in a cone,

• What am I? A treat to call your own.

Answer: ice cream

Riddle 10:

I'm a yellow fruit, a happy face,

Peel me open with a gentle grace.

Sweet and ripe, a snack so neat,

• What am I? A lunchtime treat!

Answer: banana

Enjoy these riddles and have fun puzzling them out with your 4-year-old! Remember, there's no one right answer, so encourage creative thinking and out-of-the-box ideas. 

Riddle1: I'm yellow and you peel me before you eat me. What am I?

• Answer: Banana.

Riddle2: I'm a furry friend who says "meow." What am I?

• Answer: Cat.

Riddle3: I have a shiny coat, a long tail, and I go "woof." What am I?

• Answer: Dog.

Riddle4: I'm round and bouncy, and you can throw me. What am I?

• Answer: Ball.

Riddle5: I'm a bedtime story with colorful pictures. What am I?

• Answer: Book.

Riddle6: I'm sweet, sticky, and made from bees. What am I?

• Answer: Honey.

Riddle7: I'm a yellow vehicle that picks up your trash. What am I?

• Answer: Garbage truck.

Riddle8: I'm a farm animal that says "oink." What am I?

• Answer: Pig.

Riddle9: I have a long neck and spots on my fur. What am I?

• Answer: Giraffe.

Riddle10: I have wheels and you ride me to the park. What am I?

• Answer: Bicycle.

Riddle11: I'm a fruit with a red skin, and you can make juice from me. What am I?

• Answer: Apple.

Riddle12: I'm a colorful treat on a stick, and you lick me. What am I?

• Answer: Lollipop.

Riddle13: I'm a yellow fruit that monkeys love to eat. What am I?

• Answer: Banana.

Riddle14: I'm a big, green vegetable that makes you strong. What am I?

• Answer: Broccoli.

Riddle15: I'm a flying insect with colorful wings. What am I?

• Answer: Butterfly.

Riddle16: I'm a tiny, buzzing insect that makes honey. What am I?

• Answer: Bee.

Riddle17: I'm a vehicle that takes you to school every day. What am I?

• Answer: School bus.

Riddle18: I'm a shiny object in the sky at night. What am I?

• Answer: Star or Moon

Riddle19: I'm a delicious, cheesy snack that comes in a triangular shape. What am I?

• Answer: Pizza slice.

Riddle20: I'm a toy that goes round and round, and you sit on me at the playground. What am I?

• Answer: Merry-go-round.