Riddle 1:

A twinkling friend up high at night,

Shining with a silver light.

• What am I that makes the sky so bright?
  Answer: Star

Riddle 2:

In the morning, I rise with glee,

Yellow and warm, smiling at thee.

• What am I, bringing light for all to see?
  Answer: Sun

Riddle 3:

Soft and fluffy, I float in the air,

Catch me if you dare.

• What am I, dancing everywhere?
  Answer: Cloud

Riddle 4:

With a trunk so long and ears so wide,

In the jungle, I love to hide.

• What am I, on a safari ride?
  Answer: Elephant

Riddle 5:

Buzzing 'round flowers, I'm small and quick,

Gathering nectar with a cheerful pick.

• What am I, with wings that flick?
  Answer: Bee

Riddle 6:

In the ocean, I swim with grace,

My colorful fins leave a trace.

• What am I, in a watery space?
  Answer: Fish

Riddle 7:

With feathers so bright, I soar above,

Singing songs of joy and love.

• What am I, a creature to adore?
  Answer: Bird

Riddle 8:

On the farm, I oink and roll in mud,

With a curly tail, I'm quite a stud.

• What am I, a friend with a snout so good?
  Answer: Pig

Riddle 9:

I'm a transport with wings on high,

Soaring through the open sky.

• What am I, flying way up high?
  Answer: Airplane

Riddle 10:

A furry friend who loves to play,

Chasing its tail all through the day.

• What am I, a pet that's here to stay?
  Answer: Dog

Enjoy these riddles and have fun puzzling them out with your 5-year-old! Remember, there's no one right answer, so encourage creative thinking and out-of-the-box ideas. 

Riddle1: I'm a big red vehicle that puts out fires. What am I?

• Answer: Fire truck.

Riddle2: I have a trunk and big floppy ears. What am I?

• Answer: Elephant.

Riddle3: I'm a fluffy pet that purrs and sleeps a lot. What am I?

• Answer: Cat.

Riddle4: I'm a yellow fruit, and monkeys love to eat me. What am I?

• Answer: Banana.

Riddle5: I'm a big orange vegetable, and rabbits love to munch on me. What am I?

• Answer: Carrot.

Riddle6: I'm a bouncy toy that you can jump on. What am I?

• Answer: Trampoline.

Riddle7: I'm a flying insect with colorful wings. What am I?

• Answer: Butterfly.

Riddle8: I'm a shiny object in the sky at night. What am I?

• Answer: Star or Moon.

Riddle9: I'm a pink bird that stands on one leg. What am I?

• Answer: Flamingo.

Riddle10: I'm a farm animal that says "moo." What am I?

• Answer: Cow.

Riddle11: I'm a sweet treat made of chocolate and marshmallows. What am I?

• Answer: S'more.

Riddle12: I'm a big vehicle that picks up your trash. What am I?

• Answer: Garbage truck.

Riddle13: I'm a colorful fruit, and you can make juice from me. What am I?

• Answer: Orange.

Riddle14: I'm a shiny metal object you use to eat your dinner. What am I?

• Answer: Fork or Spoon.

Riddle15: I'm a pet that barks and wags my tail. What am I?

• Answer: Dog.

Riddle16: I'm a round fruit that is red and juicy with dots on me. What am I?

• Answer: Strawberry.

Riddle17: I'm a tiny insect that crawls and has many legs. What am I?

• Answer: Caterpillar.

Riddle18: I'm a game you play with a ball and a net. What am I?

• Answer: Volleyball or Tennis.

Riddle19: I'm a season with snow, ice, and jolly old Santa Claus. What am I?

• Answer: Winter.

Riddle20: I'm a sweet and sticky treat that comes on a stick. What am I?

• Answer: Lollipop.