When you consider that 80 percent of American families did not read or buy a book in 2006, and 70 percent of U.S. adults haven’t visited a bookstore in the last five years, it is very refreshing to see someone as bright as Lily -- and she’s only 2 years old!

In an era where two-thirds of Americans aged 18 to 24 still cannot find Iraq on a map, this adorable 2-year old who can not only identify Canada and the United States, but also Zimbabwe, Fiji, Saudi Arabia, China, and dozens and dozens of others, is really amazing.

I would be curious to find out what this tiny genius eats on a regular basis, and what her mother ate while she was pregnant. It’s well-known, for instance, that the omega-3 fat DHA can make your kids smarter, as can breastfeeding, which has been shown to boost babies’ IQs.

Of course, in this case it seems that an active, involved set of parents also encouraged this toddler to use her brain instead of planting her in front of a TV -- something I would encourage you to do with your kids as well.