Well, now there's a fierce competitor! Take a look at Matt Tavares' illustrated version entitled: Over the River and Through the Wood: The New England Boy's Song About Thanksgiving Day (c. 2011).
One word: BEAUTIFUL! Tavares cleverly weaves a story using the warm and humorous notes of a good storyteller . . . all through the media of pencil and paint brush. In fact, I would love to frame the opening title-page spread.
So just in time for Thanksgiving . . . check it out!
Also, (or if you can't make it to the library in time) discover the illustration process through the actions of artist Matt Tavares':
