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20 funny riddles for kids, with groan-worthy answers

These riddles run on puns, which is when a word has two meanings. Read the question, guess the punchline and then tap to see it.

Updated 21 October 2026. Every answer on this page is checked.

How to play

Try to guess before you tap. The wrong guesses are funny too.
Explain the pun to a younger child. Understanding the joke is part of the learning.
Invent your own pun riddle.

Why did the banana go to the doctor?
Because it was not peeling well.
What do you call a sleeping bull?
A bulldozer.
Why was the maths book sad?
Because it had too many problems.
What has to be broken before you can use it?
An egg.
Why can't a bicycle stand up by itself?
Because it is two-tired (too tired).
What did one wall say to the other wall?
I will meet you at the corner.
Why did the student eat his homework?
Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake.
What kind of tree fits in your hand?
A palm tree.
Why did the cookie go to the doctor?
Because it felt crummy.
What do you get when you cross a snowman and a vampire?
Frostbite.
Why do scientists not trust atoms?
Because they make up everything.
What do clouds wear under their clothes?
Thunderwear.
What is a computer's favourite snack?
Microchips.
What did the zero say to the eight?
Nice belt!
Why is six afraid of seven?
Because seven ate nine (seven, eight, nine).
What do you call a dinosaur that is never late?
A prontosaurus.
What did the big flower say to the little flower?
Hi, bud!
Why do cows wear bells?
Because their horns do not work.
What do you call cheese that is not yours?
Nacho cheese.
Why did the picture go to jail?
Because it was framed.

FAQ

Funny riddles for kids: questions people ask

Are these riddles suitable for school?

Yes. They are clean and made for children.

What is a pun?

A joke that uses a word with two meanings or two words that sound alike.

What age are they for?

Ages 6 to 12. Younger children may need the pun explained.

Where can I find more?

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