[1] It was founded in 1953 by Morton Schindel in Weston, Connecticut, and named after the wooded area near his home.

Weston Woods Studios' first project was Andy and the Lion in 1954; its first animated film was The Snowy Day in 1964.

The films have appeared on children's television programs such as Captain Kangaroo, Eureeka's Castle, and Sammy's Story Shop.

Beginning in 1968, Weston Woods also made filmstrips and audio recordings synchronized to them, which became known as the Picture Book Parade.

[17] Many compilations of Weston Woods films have been released under the title Scholastic Storybook Treasures.