Alfred J. Kwak (Dutch, it takes place in the Netherlands) lost his parents, brothers and sisters when he was young. He was raised by a mole. The series covers the life of Alfred from the day he is born. In his life Alfred tries to help all sorts of animals all over the world. The series are meant to entertain children and teach children about life, covering historical aspects like WWII. Based on the Dutch comic Alfred Jodocus Kwak, after an idea of the dutch Herman van Veen. This comic fell into the hands of japanese people and an anime was produced in Japan, which aired in many countries but getting most fame in the Benelux.