{"product_id":"the-bench-9780593434512","title":"The Bench","description":"\u003cb\u003e#1 \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eBESTSELLER - Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex's first children's book, \u003ci\u003eThe Bench\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is your bench\u003cbr\u003e Where you'll witness great joy.\u003cbr\u003e From here you will rest\u003cbr\u003e See the growth of our boy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With a universal message, this thoughtful and heartwarming read-aloud is destined to be treasured by families for generations to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeghan, The Duchess of Sussex\u003c\/b\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eChristian Robinson\u003c\/b\u003e received a Caldecott Honor and a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor for his art in \u003ci\u003eLast Stop on Market Street\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the author and illustrator of the picture books \u003ci\u003eAnother\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eYou Matter\u003c\/i\u003e, and he has illustrated many more, including \u003ci\u003eMilo Imagines the World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCarmela Full of Wishes\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Gaston and Friends series.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Random House Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50520433361170,"sku":"9780593434512","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_dabae83d-3409-474c-8fef-b3836b2d907b.jpg?v=1731083852","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-bench-9780593434512","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}