Professor Boffo Discovers International Clown Week Fun

Coloring page story

Professor Boffo woke up and put on his shoes. But one was a giant, floppy clown shoe, and the other was a tiny, squeaky mouse slipper. "Oh, my!" he exclaimed. "I'm all mismatched!"

He tried to walk, but it was very hard. Flop-squeak, flop-squeak.

Instead of changing, Pip had an idea. "It's not a mistake! It's 'Mismatched Shoes Day'!"

Soon, all the clowns were wearing mismatched shoes. Lulu wore one boot and one ballet slipper. Giggles wore one fin and one roller skate. They invented a new dance called the Wobbly-Flop. (Action: Let's stomp one foot and then tip-toe on the other. You’re doing the Wobbly-Flop!)

The Twist: Everyone in Giggleburg saw them and wanted to join in! The mayor came out wearing one fuzzy slipper and one shiny dress shoe. Being different wasn't a problem; it was a party!

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

For ages 3-5, this page is excellent for object identification ('Can you find the roller skate?'). The silly, mismatched concept is funny and memorable. Focusing on the shoes simplifies the image, preventing it from being too complex while highlighting the story's core message. It celebrates being different in a very visual, positive way.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

It's time for the Wobbly-Flop dance! Let's give these clowns the silliest shoes ever. Can you make the giant shoe purple? How about a sparkly, yellow roller skate? Each shoe can be a different color! Let's color the musical notes too, to show what a happy dance this is. This is a perfect party for International Clown Week!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print a few copies of this page! Kids might enjoy coloring different versions with new color combinations for the shoes each time. Use standard paper, as this is a fun, repeatable activity perfect for a group celebrating International Clown Week.

Recommended Tools

This is a great page for a big box of crayons. With so many different shoes to color, having a wide variety of color choices will empower the child's creativity. Let them pick any color they want for any shoe—the sillier, the better!