It was nearly time for Zethu's graduation.

Her mother took her to town, to choose her dream dress.

Zethu tried on many dresses that day.

Finally, she chose a yellow dress with a long skirt that swirled around her knees.

As they were leaving the shop, she saw an exquisite necklace. Zethu wanted that necklace!

But the necklace was expensive and her mother could not afford it.

"It is lovely, my angel. I wish I had money to buy the necklace for you," said her mother.

Zethu was disappointed.

So she decided to save and buy the necklace herself.

She put all her money in a piggy bank under her bed.

"I will wear that necklace to my next graduation," thought Zethu.

Eventually, she had saved enough money to buy the necklace.

Then, Zethu remembered that very soon it was her mother's birthday.

She had no gift for the day. "I've spent all my money, what will I give her?" wondered Zethu.

On the day of her mother's birthday, Zethu went to her bedroom and knocked.

"Happy birthday, mommy!" she said, giving a gift bag to her mother.

Her mother opened the bag and found the necklace that Zethu liked so much.

She hugged her daughter and said, "I love you, my angel. You are my gift!"