7 Simple Hedgehog Riddles for a 4-year-old — Spiky Ball That Huffs, Uncurls and Runs

Here are 7 little riddles a 4-year-old can enjoy. Each one talks about a spiky little animal that curls up and then uncurls to walk.

1. I look like a tiny spiky ball and I sniff with my nose. Who am I?
2. When I'm scared I curl up into a prickly ball, then I uncurl and trot away. Who am I?
3. My back is all spikes, I like to eat bugs, and I walk on little feet. Who am I?
4. I huff and snuffle, then I uncurl and run. I have lots of tiny spikes. Who am I?
5. I hide in leaves, I can roll into a ball, and my nose twitches. Who am I?
6. At night I tiptoe looking for treats, and I can curl up like a round, spiky ball. Who am I?
7. I'm small and prickly, I snuffle in the garden, and I sometimes curl up to sleep. Who am I?

Answer: A hedgehog.

Easy clues to explain (for a 4-year-old):

1. Spiky back = lots of little points on their back.
2. Can curl into a ball = they make a round shape when scared.
3. Sniffs and walks = they have a small nose and walk on little legs to find food.

Use these riddles to play a guessing game — read one and ask "Who am I?"