Riddles and a Lesson

I’m tall when I’m young and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?

Highlight the box for the answer.

A candle

My life can be measured in hours, I serve by being devoured. Thin, I am quick. Fat, I am slow, and wind is my foe.

A candle

Little White Nancy Coat in a white Petticoat, hair fiery red, standing fast in stead.

A candle

I’m yellow, I’m hot, I’m a flicker. If I’m soft then I burn even quicker.

A candle

I hope you have all learned a valuable lesson today. When in doubt about a riddle, always answer:

A candle.