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The Bench

By: Meghan The Duchess of Sussex
Narrated by: Meghan The Duchess of Sussex
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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. Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Multicultural Stories Heartfelt
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This is just a sweet story, which feels like a love letter to a family. There's some grit there too - it doesn't overlook what life might have in store for the young boy and his Dad. But it oozes positivity and offers a sense that whatever happens - they'll overcome the obstacles they'll face.

Would love to see more stories about the boy, his Dad and (new baby sister)! And how the bench plays a part in that. Meghan's voice is soothing and has warm, rich timbre.

LOVE LETTER TO A FAMILY

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Short and sweet. It brought tears to my eyes.

The way she describes the different things that Archie will go through and how Harry will always be there for him- made me so emotional!

This book was written from the heart.

Brought tears to my eyes

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It is a very touching book and not only centred at children but adults too.

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This is a mediocre love letter to Harry. Fine fir him, trite and overly personal for the rest if us. Meghan is neither a good writer or narrator. This should have Bern kept personal, not published

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