The animated television series Doghill is based on the popular picture books by Mauri Kunnas. True to the original works, the series depicts life in the 19th-century countryside: Doghill is a close-knit community, with several generations of family members living under the same roof, plus helpers such as farmhands and maids. The feel of the old days is captured in a light-hearted way. The research has been carefully done, and rural life and its daily chores are portrayed believably. The Doghill episodes are not only pleasant stories, they also serve as vivid history lessons.