The Bench (Hardcover)

Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex's first children's book, The Bench, beautifully captures the special relationship between father and son, as seen through a mother's eyes. The book's storytelling and illustration give us snapshots of shared moments that evoke a deep sense of warmth, connection, and 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 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 father's love through a mother's eyes.

With a universal message, this thoughtful and heartwarming read-aloud is destined to be treasured by families for generations to come.

General

Imprint:	Penguin Random House Group
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2021
Authors:	Meghan Markle
Illustrators:	Chris Robinson
Dimensions:	330 x 240 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	40
ISBN-13:	978-0-241-54221-7
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > General Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal issues > Emotions & feelings Books > Children's & Educational > Young children's, early learning & special book types > Special book types > Picture books > Picture storybooks Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Young Children's Early Learning & Special Book Types Promotions > School Holidays > Fiction Reads Promotions > School Holidays > Picture Books
LSN:	0-241-54221-9
Barcode:	9780241542217

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The Bench by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 | Review by: Lilly F.

I bought 2 copies of this book for my grandkids. What a joy this book is. So beautiful in its simplicity and warmth. Lovely illustrations. So needed in its inclusivity and diversity. I highly recommend, for adults and kids.

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