Let's make this birthday one to remember.

79 years old (Born on September 21, 1945)

Happy Birthday, Hans Wilhelm! May your day be filled with more joy than Bunny Trouble's Ralph causing mischief on the soccer field and fewer scares than Tyrone the Horrible chasing poor Boland. With over 40 million copies of your delightful stories in print worldwide, you've certainly illustrated our childhoods—and probably caused a few bedtime giggles (or delays) along the way.

Here's wishing you another year packed full of creativity, laughter, and endless inspiration—because let's face it: you're not getting older; just like your timeless tales for children everywhere—you’re simply becoming an even greater classic!

Cheers to many happy returns!