Let's make this birthday one to remember.

90 years old (Born on September 15, 1934)

Happy Birthday, Tomie dePaola! May your day be filled with more magic than Strega Nona's pasta pot and brighter colors than your delightful illustrations. With over two hundred beloved books under your belt, you've enchanted generations of readers—proving that laughter truly is timeless.

Congratulations on a career sprinkled generously with awards like the Golden Kite Award in 1983; clearly, you're as talented at storytelling as Big Anthony is at causing mischief! Here's wishing you another year full of creativity and joy—and may all birthday wishes come true without any spaghetti-related mishaps. Cheers to you today and always!