"Weatherford conveys the joyful obsession and dedication that fueled Simpson's creative endeavors. Fotheringham's cheerful, cartoonish illustrations capture the energy of Simpson's work. This illuminating biography of a mechanic-turned-folk-artist brings his whirligigs to clanking, stirring life."-- Kirkus Reviews "Offering an opportunity to appreciate the boundlessness of human creativity, [ Whirligigs ] is a story about a figure who refused to call himself an artist, saying what mattered most was to "wake up every day and have to do something with my hands." -- Publishers Weekly "The length of the text makes it an entertaining story for even young children, and the illustrations are colorful and whimsical. A wonderful addition to any library collection." --School Library Journal "A whirligig, a wind-powered contraption often made out of random objects, is a thing of wonder. This engaging story moves along at a good clip, and the whimsical illustrations in bright primary colors effectively evoke energy and movement.

This makes a great addition for STEAM collections". - Booklist.