Poor Gloria thinks she has lost her best friend! When the little girl who owns her receives a doll as a birthday present, she starts doing everything with her doll and not her dog. Luckily, the girl's brother and sister realize that Gloria needs some cheering up, and offer the funny little bulldog a bath, a silly game of dress-up, and even a bike ride. Written and illustrated by the creator of the bestselling Llama Llama picture books, this sweet story reveals a warm understanding of children's deepest worries about their friends, and offers plenty of fun to help everyone, even Gloria, feel a lot less grumpy!