The Bench

The Bench is a #1 New York Times bestselling picture book by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, inspired by her own family. It tenderly explores the unique and evolving relationship between fathers and sons, offering snapshots of shared moments from a mother's perspective. Christian Robinson's signature watercolor illustrations bring a soft, inclusive beauty to the pages, depicting diverse families in moments of peace, discovery, and comfort. This rhyming read-aloud is designed to evoke warmth and connection, making it a thoughtful addition to any family's bookshelf, celebrating the many forms love can take.

#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.