The Crush Dictionary & Milkshake Recipe Book By Adriana Rush And Brianna Daus Is The Ultimate Sleepover Must-Have for Tweens and Teens

On The Table Read Magazine, “the best arts and entertainment magazine UK“, The Crush Dictionary & Milkshake Recipe Book by Adriana Rush and Brianna Daus is the hilarious, fully-illustrated guide that turns every kind of tween/teen crush into a delicious milkshake flavor—perfect for sleepover confessions and kitchen dance parties!

The Crush Dictionary & Milkshake Recipe Book

Let’s be honest: nothing says “teen Christmas season” quite like the chaotic, butterflies-in-your-stomach magic of a crush. And this year, there’s a gift that turns those mixed-up feelings into something deliciously fun: The Crush Dictionary & Milkshake Recipe Book by Brianna Daus.

Have you ever felt like there’s more than one type of crush? (Of course you have.) Crushes are never simple. They’re a swirling, unpredictable mix of emotions—like ingredients tossed into a blender. So naturally, the best way to describe them… is with milkshakes!

In this bright, fully illustrated humor-and-recipe hybrid, every kind of crush gets its own hilarious “flavor.”

• Crushing on two people at once? That’s a Banana Split Crush.
• That fleeting summer-camp romance? Hello, S’mores Crush.
• The crush you’re 99% sure is imaginary? Welcome to the Cotton Candy Daydream Crush.

Each entry comes with spot-on descriptions, laugh-out-loud scenarios, and vibrant cartoon artwork that pops off the page—perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier’s Drama, Smile, or Guts. The vibe is playful, relatable, and zero judgment.

How it works (aka the most fun you’ll have at a sleepover):

1. Gather your crew (or read solo if your crush is top-secret).
2. Flip through the dictionary together and vote on which “flavor” matches everyone’s current crush situation.
3. Head to the kitchen and whip up the matching milkshake recipe—because nothing heals (or celebrates) a crush like ice cream, sprinkles, and whipped cream.

Designed for ages 8–14, the book strikes that sweet spot where feelings are big but the tone stays lighthearted and empowering. It gives kids a silly-yet-smart vocabulary for talking about emotions, encourages opening up with friends, and ends with an actual dessert party. Emotional intelligence + sugar rush = parenting win.

Brianna Daus

Brianna Daus is a children’s author-illustrator based in Leesburg, Virginia, and a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Her previous titles include the award-worthy self-published picture book Appleblossom and The Lion (praised by Kirkus Reviews), plus collaborations like Mommy, What is Confidence? and Little Bella’s Nighttime Wonderland. Her colorful, expressive art style makes every page feel like a party.

If you’re shopping for a tween or young teen who:

• secretly (or not-so-secretly) has a crush,
• loves graphic novels and humor books,
• thinks sleepovers should involve both deep talks and snacks,

…then The Crush Dictionary & Milkshake Recipe Book is the gift that will get dog-eared, spilled-on, and quoted for years.

Grab it now and watch it become the centerpiece of every holiday sleepover, birthday party, or “just because” hangout. Because some feelings are complicated—but the perfect gift doesn’t have to be.

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