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Kids Discovery Museum has found a new way for children to dig down, look around and learn: Explore Bainbridge activity books.

The latest, the Walkable Winslow Edition, offers adventures within walking distance of the ferry and KiDiMu.

The books—two so far—sprang from brainstorming ways to fulfill KiDiMu’s mission during the pandemic closures. The program launched over spring break 2021, said Executive Director Corinne Wolffe. “Lots of local families wanted something adventurous they could do right here.”

And when Marshall Suites asked for something for hotel rooms, KiDiMu created Explore Bainbridge Boxes, with activities such as building a ferry from recycled materials. “Visitors could still have the KiDiMu experience outside our four walls,” said Director of Community Engagement and Outreach Kaitlin Chester.

The first book uses STEM activities to explore historic and favorite places. The second book highlights Winslow sites, local history and more. The staff is discussing a third version.

The intent is to help Bainbridge kids and visitors alike discover “our amazing island,” Wolffe said.

Chester and Director of Education Bernice Cavalluzzi developed the books. “It is one of my favorite things we’ve ever done,” Chester said.

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The target audience is preschool to early grade school. “But it really extends to all ages,” Wolffe said. “Maybe an older child can read (the book) to a younger child.”

To order the $20 books, go to kidimu.org/store.