84 years old (Born on September 08, 1940)
Happy Birthday, Jack Prelutsky! May your day be filled with purple pelicans, dragons eating homework, and new kids on every block. Your whimsical rhymes have tickled funny bones and sparked imaginations for generations—earning you the well-deserved title of Children's Poet Laureate. Clearly, you're not just aging gracefully; you're rhyming timelessly!From silly stanzas to playful poems, you've given us countless giggles and grins. Today we celebrate your delightful verses that continue to charm readers young and old alike. Here's wishing you a birthday as joyful as your poetry—and may the laughter you've inspired echo back to you tenfold!