Customer Reviews
Snacktime 
2008-07-15
My sons (3 & 1) love this CD. My oldest is learning the lyrics and often requests the songs by title. It is enjoyable to listen to especially since it is not that super high pitched want to cut your throat kiddie music. The puns and twists on terms are hilarious and I never complain when my son asks for a song on this album. My husband got a kick out of this CD too. I highly recommend it, everyone can learn somehting new from this fun group!
Great fun for the whole family 
2008-07-12
I've always thought of BNL as a band for big kids, with their catchy tunes, fun lyrics and humorous live shows. Now they've got one for little kids too! My kids fav songs are 7-8-9, Pollywog in a Bog, Allergies and Curious. My wife and I really like "I don't like". Overall, a really fun and melodic CD.
One small warning for Christian or other religious parents. Two songs you might be concerned with are (1) "Raisins", which says "people come from apes", which while technically not even what evolution says, may make some parents uncomfortable; and (2) "Crazy ABC's", a really great tune, but which does mention Ouija board, so you might need to explain what that is. Or just skip those two songs. The album is worth it.
Great CD for kids and parents! 2008-07-12
This has quickly become a favorite CD to listen to with our kids (ages 4 & 1.5). The music is top-notch and the lyrics are clever. It should appeal to children of different ages (my youngest love to bop to the beat, while my older one enjoys the wordplay and tries to come up with her own verses to some of the songs). Like many great children's entertainment, there are sly jokes for parents (e.g., "Canadian Snacktime Trilogy" is a very clever take on Lightfoot's famous "Canadian Railroad Trilogy"). Bottom line is that BNL are great musicians having fun on an album that holds up to multiple listenings, and that kids and parents will both enjoy.
Great CD for kids and adults! 2008-07-11
BNL didn't stint on effort or skill on this CD for kids, it's as good as any of their other stuff. The songs are different from each other and all have funny and/or touching lyrics. Quite a few are slow, and some are extremely short, but the slow ones are lovely, and great to lull to sleep if that's your goal. My 12-month-old son likes it, my 8-year-old nephew and 10-year-old niece love it (especially Popcorn), and my husband and I enjoy it. My favorites are 789 and Pollywog in a Bog (LOVE that song!). You won't go wrong with this CD, especially if you're already a BNL fan!
My son's favorite cd 2008-07-10
7-8-9 is one of my son's favorite songs. Which is interesting, since his favorite five songs include this, "You are a pirate" from the Lazytown soundtrack, "Black Hole Sun" "I like to move it" and "Handlebars" by the Flobots. (He is only 3 and this is what he picked. He knows a enough to sing along with Handlebars, BHS, 789, and move it.)
This was the first full album I bought, mostly for 7-8-9, and the Alphabet song. Figured, might as well pay a few bucks more and get the whole thing, and its worth it. "Big sister" is great, though "popcorn" is rather a comedic song in a bizarre evil way, and "Ninjas" doesn't really seem all that much like its aimed at the same age group.
Excellent!!! 2008-07-25
I bought this cd for my niece and I think my sister and I like it as much as she does, if not more!!! great fun!!
2 thumbs up! 2008-07-21
Very cute CD. Pollywog in a Bog will be in my head all day.
Fun for my kids, my wife, and myself on a long trip!!!!! 2008-07-19
How is it possible that my three kids - all under the age of five - were content for the entire ride to Wells, Maine? I'll tell you...The Barenaked Ladies' new children's cd, Snacktime, kept us all happy. My five-year-old loves 789 and Pollywog in a Bog. My three-year-old likes that silly abc song. My 18-month-old just likes to humm along. For the adults, there is nothing prettier than Here Come the Geese or more touching than Bad Day. I REALLY recommend this cd to anyone looking for some fun, touching, witty, and smart music for the whole family!
lots of fun for kids and grown-ups alike 2008-07-17
My kids (5 and 2) love this album, and so do my wife and I. When the little ones request it in the car, or for wake-up music, it makes a nice switch from some of the other stuff. When I'm at work, the songs often sneak into my head and play themselves over and over again. With some albums that's not a good thing, but in this case it's pretty enjoyable.
Awesome 2008-07-15
I have loved BNL for years and now my kids are loving them as well. This cd has everything you would expect from BNL and more...witty songs, humor and jump around beats. My boys especially love The Ninjas and my daughter loves SnackTime. Buy the cd and you will not be disappointed!
