Bench

Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex's first children's book, The Bench, is a beautiful portrayal of the special relationship between father and son from a mother's perspective. Through storytelling and illustration, it captures shared moments of warmth, connection, and compassion, reminding us of the many ways love can take shape in a modern family. The book showcases the evolving and expanding relationship between fathers and sons, offering readers a window into moments of peace, reflection, trust, belief, discovery, and learning. Christian Robinson's illustrations bring joy and softness to the pages, reflecting the beauty of a father's love through a mother's eyes. The Bench is a cherished read-aloud that will be treasured by families for generations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 08 June 2021
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, has released her first children's book, "The Bench," which beautifully portrays the unique bond between a father and son from a mother's perspective. Through captivating storytelling and illustrations, the book offers glimpses into shared moments that evoke a profound sense of warmth, connection, and compassion.

"This is your bench," it says, "Where you'll witness great joy." From here, you will rest and observe the growth of our boy.

In "The Bench," Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, tenderly captures the evolving and expanding relationship between father and son, reminding us of the diverse ways love can manifest within a modern family. The book evokes a deep sense of warmth, connection, and compassion, offering readers a window into shared and enduring moments between a diverse group of fathers and sons. These moments encompass moments of peace and reflection, trust and belief, discovery and learning, and lasting comfort.

Working in watercolour for the first time, Caldecott-winning and bestselling illustrator Christian Robinson expands on his signature style to bring joy and softness to the pages. Through his illustrations, he reflects the beauty of a father's love through a mother's eyes, creating a timeless and cherished read-aloud that will be treasured by families for generations to come.

"The Bench" carries a universal message that resonates with readers of all ages. It serves as a reminder of the profound impact of love, the importance of family, and the joy that can be found in simple, shared moments. This thoughtful and heartwarming book is a testament to Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex's talent as a writer and illustrator, and is sure to touch the hearts of many.

Weight: 544g
Dimension: 315 x 240 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241542217