Reader Riddles

Ranger Rick, Dec, 2000

What's a reptile's favorite movie?

The Lizard of Oz.

Alexandra H., California

Why did Santa have only seven reindeer on Christmas Eve?

Comet stayed behind to clean the North Pole.

Harley R., Georgia

Why do sheep make bad drivers?

They make too many ewe-turns.

Kate B., Montana

What did the duck say when she dropped her dishes?

"I hope I didn't quack any!"

Peter M., Ohio

What does Santa grow in his garden?

Iceberg lettuce and snow peas.

Jamie K., Massachusetts

What makes a chicken laugh?

A yolk book.

Daniel B., Missouri

What do Santa's reindeer learn in school?

Their Sleigh-B-Cs.

Danielle M., Kentucky

Why did the termite man get fired?

He bugged his boss.

Mitchell B., Tennessee

What do you call a pooch that lives in Alaska?

A chilly-dog.

Garrett S., Illinois

What animal is best at telling jokes?

A riddlesnake.

John-Luke W., California

Why do monkeys eat bananas?

They find them a-peeling.

Rand B., Oregon

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