Let's make this birthday one to remember.

78 years old (Born on August 25, 1946)

Happy Birthday, Charles Ghigna—our beloved Father Goose! May your day be filled with laughter louder than the giggles inspired by "Tickle Day," and may you celebrate in poetic style worthy of a Pulitzer nominee. Your words have returned us to Earth countless times, reminding readers young and old that poetry is timeless—and humor essential.

From capturing youthful adventures in "Fury of Motion: Poems for Boys" to tickling our funny bones through whimsical rhymes, you've given generations reasons to smile (and parents everywhere bedtime relief). Here's wishing another year full of joyful verses—and fewer goose feathers scattered around your writing desk!