The illustrations are really quite charming, and though I’m not really well-versed in Swahili folktales, this one does include some of the classic characteristics of folktales, including providing an explanation for natural phenomena (in this case, explaining why chickens scratch at the ground).  As a general story it’s got some points that would make me question the storyline — why didn’t chicken just use Eagle’s prize needle at Eagle’s house, so the whole mess could’ve been avoided in the first place — but if you’re wanting to expand your multi-cultural folk tales, this would probably fit the bill nicely.