It's true that children are priceless, but it's also true that they come with quite a hefty price tag The Very Expensive Baby makes the perfect gift for parents of newborns or anyone expecting a new baby. This book is an unauthorized parody of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, which was written and illustrated by Eric Carle. It is part of the Parenting Parodies series, a fun and dynamic set of books parodying children's books to celebrate those classic and beloved works while exploring the ups, downs, and absurdities of parenting. The book is available in Kindle and Print formats.