Higher Than a House, Higher Than a Tree Lyrics
One of the easiest riddles for little ones. Something is higher than a house and higher than a tree. What could it be?
Higher Than a House, Higher Than a Tree
Higher than a house, higher than a tree.
Oh! whatever can that be?
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- Type
- Mother Goose
- Tune
- Spoken riddle
- Best for ages
- 2 to 6 years
What Does Higher Than a House, Higher Than a Tree Mean?
The answer is a star. It is one of the first riddles small children can solve, because the clue points straight up. Other answers can work too, such as the moon, the sun or a cloud, which makes it a good riddle for talking about everything in the sky.
History and Origin
The riddle is printed as "A Star" in The Real Mother Goose (1916). Short sky riddles like this often go with Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star at bedtime.
Learning Activities
- Sky list: name everything that is higher than a house and higher than a tree.
- Star spotting: look for the first star of the evening.
- Bedtime pair: follow the riddle with Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the answer?
A star. The moon, sun or a cloud can work too.
What age is it for?
It is simple enough for two and three year olds.