Ayanna's suitors are in a competition to win her hand in marriage. They are given a challenge to prove their worthiness by growing the most beautiful violet plant. When it seems Kamau is the only man who can't pass the test, will he choose to be honest, quit, or cheat? The Most Beautiful Violet is a fun lesson in integrity as we watch a man's struggle with the possibility of failure. The second in the "IwaTales" series by Andrea Clark, The Most Beautiful Violet encourages children to overcome discouragement without giving up. With Iwa meaning "character" in Yoruba, the series takes classic folktales from around the world and retells them with a focus on character development. In a world where traditional values seem to be vanishing, the timeless messages in "IwaTales" are a welcome change. These amusing tales are brought to life by beautiful illustrations that will ensure children want to read them over and over again.