# The Bench - Hardcover

by **Meghan the Duchess of Sussex** (Author), **Christian Robinson** (Illustrator)

**#1 _NEW YORK TIMES_ BESTSELLER - 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 watercolor 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.

### Author Biography

**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 chickens.

**Christian Robinson** received a Caldecott Honor and a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor for his art in _Last Stop on Market Street_. He is the author and illustrator of the picture books _Another_ and _You Matter_, and he has illustrated many more, including _Milo Imagines the World_, _Carmela Full of Wishes_, and the Gaston and Friends series.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.47 x 12.13 x 9.13 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** June 08, 2021

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Bench

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 2.1

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 18.99 USD | In stock |

## Images

- The Bench - Hardcover

---

> Source: [Smart supply deals](https://smartsupplydeals.com/products/the-bench-hardcover-1)
> Updated: 2026-07-23