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Jack Prelutsky is an American poet and children's author, born on September 8, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York. He is known for his humorous and whimsical poetry for children, which has earned him numerous awards and accolades.

Prelutsky began writing poetry in his teens and went on to study philosophy at Hunter College in New York City.

After college, he worked a variety of jobs, including cab driver, furniture mover, and folk singer before turning to writing full-time.

In 1976, Prelutsky published his first book of poetry for children, "A Gopher in the Garden and Other Animal Poems," which was followed by many more books over the years.

Some of his most popular titles include "The New Kid on the Block," "Something Big Has Been Here," and "The Frogs Wore Red Suspenders."

Prelutsky's poetry is known for its accessibility, humor, and child-friendly themes. He often writes about animals, food, and everyday experiences, and his poems are usually accompanied