Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex’s first children’s book, The Bench, beautifully captures the special relationship between father & son, as seen through a mother’s eyes. The book’s storytelling & illustration give us snapshots of shared moments that evoke a deep sense of warmth, connection, & compassion. This is your bench Where you’ll witness great joy. From here you will rest See the growth of our boy. In The Bench, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, touchingly captures the evolving & expanding relationship between father & son & reminds us of the many ways that love can take shape & be expressed in a modern family. Evoking a deep sense of warmth, connection, & compassion, The Bench gives readers a window into shared & enduring moments between a diverse group of fathers & sons – moments of peace & reflection, trust & belief, discovery & learning, & lasting comfort. Working in watercolour for the first time, Caldecott-winning, bestselling illustrator Christian Robinson expands on his signature style to bring joy & softness to the pages, reflecting the beauty of a father’s love through a mother’s eyes. With a universal message, this thoughtful & heartwarming read-aloud is destined to be treasured by families for generations to come.