The Snow Creatures by Susan & Wendy Mitchell

Joseph loves to feed the birds and animals that visit his garden. The snow has been falling for days now and the creatures are getting hungry. The problem is, Joseph has been very poorly and has not been allowed to go out in the cold. Eventually, the animals find the most unexpected – and amazing – way to let him know they need his help. The strange thing is their special, natural sort of magic just seems to vanish – poof! – the moment a grown-up lays eyes on it…