Choose five objects that a child can easily describe. Think of tangible, familiar objects such as foods, household items or animals.
Write the names of the objects on five separate index cards (one object per card). Underneath the word, draw a picture of the object. Use the back side of the index card for the illustration if you need more room. Place each card inside a separate envelope.
Write down clues about the objects on five new index cards. Each card should have three to five clues about one of the objects. Clues for a cat might read: "I am soft and furry. I have pointy ears, white whiskers, and a long tail. I come in different colors and sometimes have spots or stripes. I am usually a very quiet pet."
Decorate the envelopes. Use markers or crayons to color the outside of each envelope. Encourage children to make the envelopes unique by using a variety of colors and patterns.
Glue each clue card to the front of the appropriate envelope based on the answer card inside. Center the cards on the envelopes.
Cut out a piece of paper or card stock the same size as the envelopes. Design a cover using a title such as: "A Funny Riddle Book" or "My Envelope Book."
Stack the envelopes in the same direction (right side up with the front of the envelope facing forward). Staple them together along the left side to create a book. Avoid stapling the answer cards inside the envelopes.