The Bench

#1 New York Times Bestselling Picture BookMeghan The Duchess of Sussexs first childrens book The Bench beautifully captures the special relationship between father and son as seen through a mothers eyes. The books storytelling and illustration give us snapshots of shared moments that evoke a deep sense of warmth connection and compassion. This is your benchWhere youll witness great joy.From here you will restSee the growth of our boy.In The Bench Meghan The Duchess of Sussex touchingly captures the evolving and expanding relationship between father and son and reminds us of the many ways that love can take shape and be expressed in a modern family.Evoking a deep sense of warmth connection and compassion The Bench gives readers a window into shared and enduring moments between a diverse group of fathers and sons - moments of peace and reflection trust and belief discovery and learning and lasting comfort.Working in watercolour for the first time Caldecott-winning bestselling illustrator Christian Robinson expands on his signature style to bring joy and softness to the pages reflecting the beauty of a fathers love through a mothers eyes. With a universal message this thoughtful and heartwarming read-aloud is destined to be treasured by families for generations to come. About the Author Meghan The Duchess of Sussex is a mother wife feminist and activist. Through the nonprofit work of the Archewell Foundation she and her husband are committed to activating compassion in communities across the world. She currently resides in her home state of California with her family two dogs and a growing flock of rescue chicken.Christian Robinson received a Caldecott Honor and a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor for his art inLast Stop on Market Street. He is the author and illustrator of the picture booksAnother andYou Matter and he has illustrated many more includingMilo Imagines the WorldCarmela Full of Wishes and the Gaston and Friends series.