''Snacktime!'' is a children's-themed studio album by

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released on May 6, 2008 by

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. A companion book was written with artwork by multi-instrumentalist

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, who also contributed artwork for the album. It is the final Barenaked Ladies album to include Steven Page, who departed the band on February 25, 2009. He was subsequently quoted, saying of the album, " was a lot of fun to do, but it wasn't my idea. I was along for the ride." ''Snacktime!'' reached number 10 on the Canadian charts and peaked at 61 on the ''Billboard'' 200. It also won a

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for the Children's Album of the Year.

Track listing

"Snacktime" guest callers

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/ref> and children with their respective snacks of choice are listed below, in order of appearance. * Geddy Lee, barbecue potato chips * Jonah Page, marshmallows * Harland Williams, blueberry pie * Finn Creeggan, crackers *

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, watermelon * Hazel Stewart, nori * Sarah McLachlan, chocolate * Ben Page, 3 lb lobster * Martin Tielli, olives * Hannah Robertson, salt & vinegar chips *

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, sembei * Jason Priestley, macaroni & cheese * Arden Robertson, popcorn * Gord Downie, peanut butter & crackers * Isaac Page, ice cream * Mike Smith (as

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), pickled eggs * Mili Stewart (Tyler's daughter),

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, honey roasted peanuts * Lyle Robertson, jellybeans *

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, microwaved chocolate doughnuts *

(as Zignon Five), microchips *

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, pasta The trilogy concept is influenced by the song "

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References

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