Tim Miller, the talented illustrator whose work can be seen in such titles as Julie Falatko's Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) (and sequel) and Mark Riddle's Margarash, makes his debut as an author in this entertaining example of the "odd couple friendship tale." When Moo Moo the cow has the best idea in the whole world - she will become a ballerina! - her best friend, Mr. Quackers the duck, is skeptical but supportive. When Moo Moo's first performance has some mixed results, he is still supportive. And when Moo Moo has a new best idea ever, he is... reluctantly supportive...

An amusing story is paired with humorous, cartoon-style artwork in Moo Moo in a Tutu, the first of two picture-books (thus far) featuring these oddball friends. The format here, in which the story is driven by the back-and-forth dialogue between Moo Moo and Mr. Quackers, reminded me of the Elephant and Piggie series from Mo Willems, or Jory John and Benji Davies' Bear and Duck books. Like those titles, this one would make for an entertaining read-aloud selection at story-time, especially if the storyteller is good at using different voices for the different characters. Recommended to young children who enjoy friendship stories with a rather silly sense of humor. ( )