A very young bear describes all the activities he does during the day that are just like his daddy's.

"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"--

"Every night it's the same old thing, with dad refusing to go to bed. He wants to play, read stories, even sleep with me, and when he makes his pleading face, I always give in and read him another story. But that's it, since enough is enough. When it gets really tough, I tell myself "Have courage. We're almost there." A boy's playful account of trying to put his dad to sleep gives children a delightful heads-up on what a pain they can be at bedtime,...

Daddy's body makes a wonderful play island for a young boy.

Mitchell loves to knock things down . . . So one Saturday, his dad takes him bowling.

As a boy and his father walk in the woods near their home, they share what they know about the bark, leaves, and fruit of the different species they see.

Froggy and his dad celebrate Father's Day with a game of miniature golf, among other things.

When a little boy see a long list of chores on the refrigerator, he utilize his creative energy with a green crayon to transform time spent with his dad into a celebration of fun.

Celebrates the dignity, integrity, and honor of being a father.

Rhyming text describes a day of fun and adventure that a bear shares with his father.