Calling all Pete the Cat fans! Pete is back with a brand-new adventure, and Epic readers get to be among the first to get in on the fun.
Beginning Sept. 14, kids can get an exclusive sneak peek at the first half of Pete the Cat and the Cookie Catastrophe, the newest book from James and Kimberly Dean’s #1 New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat series.
And there’s something extra special about this sneak peek: Epic is the only place readers can preview the new book before it publishes on Sept. 22.
What Is Pete’s New Adventure About?
Pete loves cookies. Waiting for them to bake? Not so much.
In Pete the Cat and the Cookie Catastrophe, Pete decides there has to be a faster way to make his favorite treat. His solution is the Cookie-O-Matic, a new invention designed to speed things up.
But when the machine spins out of control and sends cookies rolling out the door, Pete suddenly has a much bigger problem on his paws.
The latest adventure brings together the fun and humor Pete the Cat fans know and love with a story about patience and friendship.
Go Behind the Scenes With Pete the Cat
There are even more ways for Pete fans to explore on Epic.
Epic already features two exclusive videos with Pete the Cat creator James Dean, where kids can learn more about the origins of the beloved character and watch Dean bring Pete to life through illustration.
It’s a chance for young readers to go beyond the page and see how one of their favorite book characters was created.
Even More Pete Is Coming to Epic
Finished the sneak peek and ready for more?
In early October, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes and Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party will also join Epic’s library of more than 40,000 books from 250+ publishers.
Whether kids are meeting Pete for the first time or already know his adventures by heart, there will be even more opportunities to read along with Pete on Epic.
Get an Exclusive First Look
The cookies are ready to roll!
Starting Sept. 14, head to Epic to read the exclusive sneak peek of the first half of Pete the Cat and the Cookie Catastrophe before the book publishes Sept. 22.
Frequently Asked Questions
▶ Where can I read Pete the Cat and the Cookie Catastrophe before it comes out?
Epic is the exclusive destination for an early sneak peek of Pete the Cat and the Cookie Catastrophe beginning Sept. 14, ahead of its Sept. 22, 2026 publication.
▶ What is Pete the Cat and the Cookie Catastrophe about?
Pete invents the Cookie-O-Matic to make his cookies faster, but his plan goes awry when the machine spins out of control and sends cookies rolling out the door. The story explores patience and friendship through Pete’s latest adventure.
▶ When does Pete the Cat and the Cookie Catastrophe come out?
HarperCollins Children’s Books will publish Pete the Cat and the Cookie Catastrophe by James Dean and Kimberly Dean on Sept. 22, 2026. The hardcover is available for pre-order through the official Pete the Cat website and participating retailers.
▶ Are there other Pete the Cat books on Epic?
Yes. Epic features exclusive videos with Pete the Cat creator James Dean, and Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes and Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party are scheduled to join Epic in early October.
