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Samuel is a little boy filled with energy, imagination, and mischief. He is unaware that his family has come upon hard times. He cannot understand why his parents are responding to his requests more often with "no" than "yes." It seems to Samuel that his parents always say "no" to even the smallest of his request. Samuel sits at the roots of the great oak tree to complain, sulk, and sometimes cry about what he sees as his misfortune. The Acorn Queen who resides inside the tree is troubled by Samuel's sadness. She wants Samuel to understand that joy and happiness is a decision. Also, sometimes a "no" may not mean “never.” It may mean to wait until a better time.