24 logic puzzles for kids with answers

Four friends, four things, one each. Cross off what the clues rule out until only one match is left in every row, then check the worked answer.

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  1. Esme, Hana, Jada and Nia each borrowed a library book: the bird book, the river book, the robot book or the volcano book, one each. Nia does not have the bird book. Jada does not have the robot book. The volcano book belongs to either Esme or Hana. The bird book belongs to either Hana or Nia. Who has which book?

    easy

    Esme: volcano book; Hana: bird book; Jada: river book; Nia: robot book.

    Mark a cross for every pair the "does not have" clues rule out. The volcano book belongs to Esme or Hana, so cross it off for Jada and Nia. The bird book belongs to Hana or Nia, so cross it off for Esme and Jada. The bird book belongs to Hana or Nia, and only Hana can still have it, so Hana has the bird book. Only the river book is left for Jada. Only the robot book is left for Nia. Only Esme can still have the volcano book.

  2. Hana, Ivo, Lena and Nia each won a ribbon: the blue ribbon, the green ribbon, the red ribbon or the white ribbon, one each. The red ribbon belongs to either Hana or Ivo. The blue ribbon belongs to either Hana or Lena. Lena does not have the green ribbon. Lena does not have the blue ribbon. Who has which ribbon?

    easy

    Hana: blue ribbon; Ivo: red ribbon; Lena: white ribbon; Nia: green ribbon.

    Mark a cross for every pair the "does not have" clues rule out. The red ribbon belongs to Hana or Ivo, so cross it off for Lena and Nia. The blue ribbon belongs to Hana or Lena, so cross it off for Ivo and Nia. The blue ribbon belongs to Hana or Lena, and only Hana can still have it, so Hana has the blue ribbon. Only the white ribbon is left for Lena. Only the green ribbon is left for Nia. Only Ivo can still have the red ribbon.

  3. Ben, Dev, Gus and Kai each won a ribbon: the blue ribbon, the green ribbon, the silver ribbon or the white ribbon, one each. Ben does not have the white ribbon. The blue ribbon belongs to either Ben or Kai. The silver ribbon belongs to either Ben or Dev. The white ribbon belongs to either Ben or Kai. Who has which ribbon?

    easy

    Ben: blue ribbon; Dev: silver ribbon; Gus: green ribbon; Kai: white ribbon.

    Mark a cross for every pair the "does not have" clues rule out. The blue ribbon belongs to Ben or Kai, so cross it off for Dev and Gus. The silver ribbon belongs to Ben or Dev, so cross it off for Gus and Kai. The white ribbon belongs to Ben or Kai, so cross it off for Dev and Gus. The white ribbon belongs to Ben or Kai, and only Kai can still have it, so Kai has the white ribbon. Only the green ribbon is left for Gus. Only Ben can still have the blue ribbon. Only Dev can still have the silver ribbon.

  4. Cleo, Ivo, Omar and Pia each keep a pet: the dog, the fish, the parrot or the rabbit, one each. Cleo does not have the parrot. The fish belongs to either Ivo or Omar. The dog belongs to either Ivo or Omar. Omar does not have the dog. Who has which pet?

    easy

    Cleo: rabbit; Ivo: dog; Omar: fish; Pia: parrot.

    Mark a cross for every pair the "does not have" clues rule out. The fish belongs to Ivo or Omar, so cross it off for Cleo and Pia. The dog belongs to Ivo or Omar, so cross it off for Cleo and Pia. The dog belongs to Ivo or Omar, and only Ivo can still have it, so Ivo has the dog. Only the rabbit is left for Cleo. Only the parrot is left for Pia. Only Omar can still have the fish.

  5. Ben, Hana, Milo and Omar each keep a pet: the cat, the fish, the hamster or the parrot, one each. The fish belongs to either Hana or Omar. The hamster belongs to either Ben or Omar. The cat belongs to either Hana or Milo. The cat belongs to either Hana or Omar. Who has which pet?

    easy

    Ben: hamster; Hana: cat; Milo: parrot; Omar: fish.

    The fish belongs to Hana or Omar, so cross it off for Ben and Milo. The hamster belongs to Ben or Omar, so cross it off for Hana and Milo. The cat belongs to Hana or Milo, so cross it off for Ben and Omar. The cat belongs to Hana or Omar, so cross it off for Milo. The cat belongs to Hana or Milo, and only Hana can still have it, so Hana has the cat. Only the parrot is left for Milo. Only Omar can still have the fish. Only Ben can still have the hamster.

  6. Ada, Gus, Hana and Pia each borrowed a library book: the castle book, the river book, the robot book or the volcano book, one each. The robot book belongs to either Ada or Pia. The river book belongs to either Ada or Pia. The volcano book belongs to either Ada or Hana. The robot book belongs to either Gus or Pia. Who has which book?

    easy

    Ada: river book; Gus: castle book; Hana: volcano book; Pia: robot book.

    The robot book belongs to Ada or Pia, so cross it off for Gus and Hana. The river book belongs to Ada or Pia, so cross it off for Gus and Hana. The volcano book belongs to Ada or Hana, so cross it off for Gus and Pia. The robot book belongs to Gus or Pia, so cross it off for Ada. The robot book belongs to Ada or Pia, and only Pia can still have it, so Pia has the robot book. The river book belongs to Ada or Pia, and only Ada can still have it, so Ada has the river book. The volcano book belongs to Ada or Hana, and only Hana can still have it, so Hana has the volcano book. Only the castle book is left for Gus.

  7. Cleo, Dev, Finn and Lena each picked a kite: the blue kite, the orange kite, the purple kite or the red kite, one each. Lena does not have the blue kite. The red kite belongs to either Dev or Lena. The orange kite belongs to either Finn or Lena. The blue kite belongs to either Dev or Lena. Who has which kite?

    easy

    Cleo: purple kite; Dev: blue kite; Finn: orange kite; Lena: red kite.

    Mark a cross for every pair the "does not have" clues rule out. The red kite belongs to Dev or Lena, so cross it off for Cleo and Finn. The orange kite belongs to Finn or Lena, so cross it off for Cleo and Dev. The blue kite belongs to Dev or Lena, so cross it off for Cleo and Finn. The blue kite belongs to Dev or Lena, and only Dev can still have it, so Dev has the blue kite. Only the purple kite is left for Cleo. Only the orange kite is left for Finn. Only the red kite is left for Lena.

  8. Gus, Jada, Nia and Omar each won a ribbon: the gold ribbon, the green ribbon, the red ribbon or the white ribbon, one each. The red ribbon belongs to either Gus or Omar. The gold ribbon belongs to either Nia or Omar. The gold ribbon belongs to either Jada or Omar. The green ribbon belongs to either Jada or Omar. Who has which ribbon?

    easy

    Gus: red ribbon; Jada: green ribbon; Nia: white ribbon; Omar: gold ribbon.

    The red ribbon belongs to Gus or Omar, so cross it off for Jada and Nia. The gold ribbon belongs to Nia or Omar, so cross it off for Gus and Jada. The gold ribbon belongs to Jada or Omar, so cross it off for Nia. The green ribbon belongs to Jada or Omar, so cross it off for Gus and Nia. The gold ribbon belongs to Nia or Omar, and only Omar can still have it, so Omar has the gold ribbon. The green ribbon belongs to Jada or Omar, and only Jada can still have it, so Jada has the green ribbon. Only the white ribbon is left for Nia. Only Gus can still have the red ribbon.

  9. Ben, Dev, Gus and Milo each borrowed a library book: the bird book, the planet book, the river book or the volcano book, one each. The river book belongs to either Ben or Dev. The bird book belongs to either Ben or Dev. The volcano book belongs to either Ben or Gus. Dev does not have the bird book. Who has which book?

    easy

    Ben: bird book; Dev: river book; Gus: volcano book; Milo: planet book.

    Mark a cross for every pair the "does not have" clues rule out. The river book belongs to Ben or Dev, so cross it off for Gus and Milo. The bird book belongs to Ben or Dev, so cross it off for Gus and Milo. The volcano book belongs to Ben or Gus, so cross it off for Dev and Milo. The bird book belongs to Ben or Dev, and only Ben can still have it, so Ben has the bird book. The volcano book belongs to Ben or Gus, and only Gus can still have it, so Gus has the volcano book. Only the planet book is left for Milo. Only Dev can still have the river book.

  10. Ada, Hana, Lena and Omar each play an instrument: the flute, the guitar, the piano or the violin, one each. Lena does not have the violin. Hana does not have the guitar. The flute belongs to either Ada or Omar. The guitar belongs to either Hana or Omar. Who has which instrument?

    easy

    Ada: flute; Hana: violin; Lena: piano; Omar: guitar.

    Mark a cross for every pair the "does not have" clues rule out. The flute belongs to Ada or Omar, so cross it off for Hana and Lena. The guitar belongs to Hana or Omar, so cross it off for Ada and Lena. The guitar belongs to Hana or Omar, and only Omar can still have it, so Omar has the guitar. Only the piano is left for Lena. Only Ada can still have the flute. Only Hana can still have the violin.

  11. Dev, Gus, Jada and Milo each borrowed a library book: the bird book, the planet book, the robot book or the volcano book, one each. The volcano book belongs to either Gus or Milo. The bird book belongs to either Gus or Jada. The robot book belongs to either Gus or Jada. The bird book belongs to either Jada or Milo. Who has which book?

    easy

    Dev: planet book; Gus: robot book; Jada: bird book; Milo: volcano book.

    The volcano book belongs to Gus or Milo, so cross it off for Dev and Jada. The bird book belongs to Gus or Jada, so cross it off for Dev and Milo. The robot book belongs to Gus or Jada, so cross it off for Dev and Milo. The bird book belongs to Jada or Milo, so cross it off for Gus. The bird book belongs to Gus or Jada, and only Jada can still have it, so Jada has the bird book. The robot book belongs to Gus or Jada, and only Gus can still have it, so Gus has the robot book. Only the planet book is left for Dev. Only the volcano book is left for Milo.

  12. Ben, Cleo, Finn and Pia each brought a snack: the apple, the banana, the pretzel or the sandwich, one each. Pia does not have the sandwich. The banana belongs to either Cleo or Finn. The pretzel belongs to either Ben or Finn. The sandwich belongs to either Finn or Pia. Who has which snack?

    easy

    Ben: pretzel; Cleo: banana; Finn: sandwich; Pia: apple.

    Mark a cross for every pair the "does not have" clues rule out. The banana belongs to Cleo or Finn, so cross it off for Ben and Pia. The pretzel belongs to Ben or Finn, so cross it off for Cleo and Pia. The sandwich belongs to Finn or Pia, so cross it off for Ben and Cleo. The sandwich belongs to Finn or Pia, and only Finn can still have it, so Finn has the sandwich. Only the apple is left for Pia. Only Cleo can still have the banana. Only Ben can still have the pretzel.

  13. Cleo, Dev, Kai and Milo each brought a snack: the apple, the banana, the muffin or the sandwich, one each. The sandwich belongs to either Cleo or Kai. The apple belongs to either Dev or Kai. The muffin belongs to either Dev or Kai. Dev does not have the muffin. Who has which snack?

    easy

    Cleo: sandwich; Dev: apple; Kai: muffin; Milo: banana.

    Mark a cross for every pair the "does not have" clues rule out. The sandwich belongs to Cleo or Kai, so cross it off for Dev and Milo. The apple belongs to Dev or Kai, so cross it off for Cleo and Milo. The muffin belongs to Dev or Kai, so cross it off for Cleo and Milo. The muffin belongs to Dev or Kai, and only Kai can still have it, so Kai has the muffin. Only the banana is left for Milo. Only Dev can still have the apple. Only Cleo can still have the sandwich.

  14. Ben, Cleo, Dev and Kai each play an instrument: the cello, the drum, the guitar or the piano, one each. The guitar belongs to either Ben or Cleo. Dev does not have the drum. The piano belongs to either Ben or Dev. The drum belongs to either Ben or Dev. Who has which instrument?

    easy

    Ben: drum; Cleo: guitar; Dev: piano; Kai: cello.

    Mark a cross for every pair the "does not have" clues rule out. The guitar belongs to Ben or Cleo, so cross it off for Dev and Kai. The piano belongs to Ben or Dev, so cross it off for Cleo and Kai. The drum belongs to Ben or Dev, so cross it off for Cleo and Kai. The drum belongs to Ben or Dev, and only Ben can still have it, so Ben has the drum. Only the cello is left for Kai. Only Cleo can still have the guitar. Only Dev can still have the piano.

  15. Gus, Kai, Milo and Omar each won a ribbon: the blue ribbon, the red ribbon, the silver ribbon or the white ribbon, one each. The silver ribbon belongs to either Gus or Milo. The white ribbon belongs to either Kai or Milo. The silver ribbon belongs to either Gus or Omar. The blue ribbon belongs to either Gus or Kai. Who has which ribbon?

    easy

    Gus: silver ribbon; Kai: blue ribbon; Milo: white ribbon; Omar: red ribbon.

    The silver ribbon belongs to Gus or Milo, so cross it off for Kai and Omar. The white ribbon belongs to Kai or Milo, so cross it off for Gus and Omar. The silver ribbon belongs to Gus or Omar, so cross it off for Milo. The blue ribbon belongs to Gus or Kai, so cross it off for Milo and Omar. The silver ribbon belongs to Gus or Milo, and only Gus can still have it, so Gus has the silver ribbon. The blue ribbon belongs to Gus or Kai, and only Kai can still have it, so Kai has the blue ribbon. Only the red ribbon is left for Omar. Only Milo can still have the white ribbon.

  16. Ada, Gus, Ivo and Lena each play an instrument: the drum, the flute, the guitar or the piano, one each. Ivo does not have the drum. Ada does not have the flute. The drum belongs to either Ivo or Lena. The piano belongs to either Gus or Lena. Who has which instrument?

    easy

    Ada: guitar; Gus: piano; Ivo: flute; Lena: drum.

    Mark a cross for every pair the "does not have" clues rule out. The drum belongs to Ivo or Lena, so cross it off for Ada and Gus. The piano belongs to Gus or Lena, so cross it off for Ada and Ivo. The drum belongs to Ivo or Lena, and only Lena can still have it, so Lena has the drum. The piano belongs to Gus or Lena, and only Gus can still have it, so Gus has the piano. Only the guitar is left for Ada. Only the flute is left for Ivo.

  17. Ben, Kai, Milo and Nia each won a ribbon: the gold ribbon, the green ribbon, the red ribbon or the white ribbon, one each. Nia does not have the green ribbon. The gold ribbon belongs to either Kai or Nia. The green ribbon belongs to either Milo or Nia. The red ribbon belongs to either Milo or Nia. Who has which ribbon?

    easy

    Ben: white ribbon; Kai: gold ribbon; Milo: green ribbon; Nia: red ribbon.

    Mark a cross for every pair the "does not have" clues rule out. The gold ribbon belongs to Kai or Nia, so cross it off for Ben and Milo. The green ribbon belongs to Milo or Nia, so cross it off for Ben and Kai. The red ribbon belongs to Milo or Nia, so cross it off for Ben and Kai. The green ribbon belongs to Milo or Nia, and only Milo can still have it, so Milo has the green ribbon. The red ribbon belongs to Milo or Nia, and only Nia can still have it, so Nia has the red ribbon. Only the white ribbon is left for Ben. Only the gold ribbon is left for Kai.

  18. Esme, Gus, Ivo and Kai each picked a kite: the blue kite, the orange kite, the purple kite or the yellow kite, one each. The orange kite belongs to either Esme or Kai. Ivo does not have the blue kite. The purple kite belongs to either Gus or Kai. The orange kite belongs to either Ivo or Kai. Who has which kite?

    easy

    Esme: blue kite; Gus: purple kite; Ivo: yellow kite; Kai: orange kite.

    Mark a cross for every pair the "does not have" clues rule out. The orange kite belongs to Esme or Kai, so cross it off for Gus and Ivo. The purple kite belongs to Gus or Kai, so cross it off for Esme and Ivo. The orange kite belongs to Ivo or Kai, so cross it off for Esme. The orange kite belongs to Esme or Kai, and only Kai can still have it, so Kai has the orange kite. The purple kite belongs to Gus or Kai, and only Gus can still have it, so Gus has the purple kite. Only the yellow kite is left for Ivo. Only Esme can still have the blue kite.

  19. Ben, Dev, Esme and Pia each keep a pet: the dog, the fish, the parrot or the rabbit, one each. The fish belongs to either Esme or Pia. The parrot belongs to either Dev or Pia. The dog belongs to either Dev or Esme. The dog belongs to either Esme or Pia. Who has which pet?

    easy

    Ben: rabbit; Dev: parrot; Esme: dog; Pia: fish.

    The fish belongs to Esme or Pia, so cross it off for Ben and Dev. The parrot belongs to Dev or Pia, so cross it off for Ben and Esme. The dog belongs to Dev or Esme, so cross it off for Ben and Pia. The dog belongs to Esme or Pia, so cross it off for Dev. The dog belongs to Dev or Esme, and only Esme can still have it, so Esme has the dog. Only the rabbit is left for Ben. Only the parrot is left for Dev. Only the fish is left for Pia.

  20. Ben, Cleo, Nia and Omar each borrowed a library book: the bird book, the castle book, the robot book or the volcano book, one each. Omar does not have the robot book. Ben does not have the bird book. The bird book belongs to either Ben or Cleo. The castle book belongs to either Ben or Cleo. Who has which book?

    easy

    Ben: castle book; Cleo: bird book; Nia: robot book; Omar: volcano book.

    Mark a cross for every pair the "does not have" clues rule out. The bird book belongs to Ben or Cleo, so cross it off for Nia and Omar. The castle book belongs to Ben or Cleo, so cross it off for Nia and Omar. The bird book belongs to Ben or Cleo, and only Cleo can still have it, so Cleo has the bird book. The castle book belongs to Ben or Cleo, and only Ben can still have it, so Ben has the castle book. Only the volcano book is left for Omar. Only Nia can still have the robot book.

  21. Ben, Esme, Hana and Ivo each brought a snack: the apple, the banana, the pear or the pretzel, one each. The banana belongs to either Ben or Hana. Esme does not have the pretzel. The apple belongs to either Ben or Hana. The banana belongs to either Ben or Ivo. Who has which snack?

    easy

    Ben: banana; Esme: pear; Hana: apple; Ivo: pretzel.

    Mark a cross for every pair the "does not have" clues rule out. The banana belongs to Ben or Hana, so cross it off for Esme and Ivo. The apple belongs to Ben or Hana, so cross it off for Esme and Ivo. The banana belongs to Ben or Ivo, so cross it off for Hana. The banana belongs to Ben or Hana, and only Ben can still have it, so Ben has the banana. The apple belongs to Ben or Hana, and only Hana can still have it, so Hana has the apple. Only the pear is left for Esme. Only the pretzel is left for Ivo.

  22. Ada, Dev, Jada and Milo each borrowed a library book: the bird book, the castle book, the robot book or the volcano book, one each. The robot book belongs to either Dev or Jada. The robot book belongs to either Jada or Milo. The bird book belongs to either Dev or Milo. The castle book belongs to either Dev or Jada. Who has which book?

    easy

    Ada: volcano book; Dev: castle book; Jada: robot book; Milo: bird book.

    The robot book belongs to Dev or Jada, so cross it off for Ada and Milo. The robot book belongs to Jada or Milo, so cross it off for Dev. The bird book belongs to Dev or Milo, so cross it off for Ada and Jada. The castle book belongs to Dev or Jada, so cross it off for Ada and Milo. The robot book belongs to Dev or Jada, and only Jada can still have it, so Jada has the robot book. The castle book belongs to Dev or Jada, and only Dev can still have it, so Dev has the castle book. Only the volcano book is left for Ada. Only the bird book is left for Milo.

  23. Ada, Cleo, Ivo and Omar each play an instrument: the drum, the flute, the guitar or the violin, one each. The violin belongs to either Ada or Cleo. The guitar belongs to either Ada or Omar. The flute belongs to either Cleo or Ivo. The flute belongs to either Cleo or Omar. Who has which instrument?

    easy

    Ada: violin; Cleo: flute; Ivo: drum; Omar: guitar.

    The violin belongs to Ada or Cleo, so cross it off for Ivo and Omar. The guitar belongs to Ada or Omar, so cross it off for Cleo and Ivo. The flute belongs to Cleo or Ivo, so cross it off for Ada and Omar. The flute belongs to Cleo or Omar, so cross it off for Ivo. The flute belongs to Cleo or Ivo, and only Cleo can still have it, so Cleo has the flute. Only the drum is left for Ivo. Only the guitar is left for Omar. Only Ada can still have the violin.

  24. Esme, Ivo, Lena and Nia each borrowed a library book: the bird book, the castle book, the river book or the volcano book, one each. The river book belongs to either Lena or Nia. The bird book belongs to either Esme or Nia. Ivo does not have the volcano book. The river book belongs to either Ivo or Nia. Who has which book?

    easy

    Esme: bird book; Ivo: castle book; Lena: volcano book; Nia: river book.

    Mark a cross for every pair the "does not have" clues rule out. The river book belongs to Lena or Nia, so cross it off for Esme and Ivo. The bird book belongs to Esme or Nia, so cross it off for Ivo and Lena. The river book belongs to Ivo or Nia, so cross it off for Lena. The river book belongs to Lena or Nia, and only Nia can still have it, so Nia has the river book. The bird book belongs to Esme or Nia, and only Esme can still have it, so Esme has the bird book. Only the castle book is left for Ivo. Only the volcano book is left for Lena.

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