SAN JOSE, Calif., September 21, 2026 – Epic Books for Kids (Epic), the leading digital reading platform for children, today announced that it will give young readers exclusive early access to the first half of Pete the Cat and the Cookie Catastrophe, the newest book from James and Kimberly Dean’s bestselling Pete the Cat series. As of Sept. 14, Epic is the only place readers can preview the first half of the new book ahead of its Sept. 22 publication by HarperCollins Children’s Books.
“We’re thrilled to give Epic readers exclusive access to the first half of the newest Pete the Cat adventure before it’s available anywhere else,” said Julia Horowitz, Chief Content Officer at Epic. “Working with leading publishers like HarperCollins allows us to create moments around the books and characters that kids love, while giving publishers new ways to build excitement and drive sales.”
The exclusive sneak peek of Pete the Cat and the Cookie Catastrophe builds on Epic and HarperCollins’ existing relationship and gives kids another way to discover one of children’s publishing’s most recognizable characters. Epic already hosts two exclusive videos in which James Dean both illustrates Pete the Cat and shares the origin story of this beloved character. In early October, Epic will welcome Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcake and Pete the Cat and the Pizza Party as part of its library of more than 40,000 books from 250+ publishers, allowing readers to continue exploring the series after getting an early look at Pete’s newest adventure.
Pete the Cat and the Cookie Catastrophe will be published on Sept. 22, 2026, by HarperCollins Children’s Books. To learn more about the book, visit PeteTheCatBooks.com. To explore Epic, visit www.getepic.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I read Pete the Cat and the Cookie Catastrophe before it comes out?
Epic will be the exclusive destination to preview the first half of Pete the Cat and the Cookie Catastrophe as of Sept. 14, before the book’s official publication on Sept. 22, 2026.
What is Pete the Cat and the Cookie Catastrophe about?
In the newest adventure from the #1 New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat series, Pete invents the Cookie-O-Matic to speed up his cookie baking, only to find himself chasing cookies when the machine spins out of control. The story explores patience and friendship through Pete’s latest adventure.
Where can I buy Pete the Cat and the Cookie Catastrophe?
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 for $19.99 through the official Pete the Cat website and participating retailers.
About Epic Books for Kids
Epic is the world's leading digital reading platform for kids 12 and under, offering access to more than 40,000 high-quality books, audiobooks, videos and educational resources. Trusted by millions of families and educators worldwide, Epic helps children discover books they love while building reading confidence and lifelong literacy skills. Learn more at www.getepic.com.
About HarperCollins Children’s Books
HarperCollins Children’s Books is one of the leading publishers of children’s and teen books. Respected worldwide for its tradition of publishing quality, award-winning books for young readers, HarperCollins is home to many timeless treasures and bestsellers such as Charlotte’s Web, Goodnight Moon, Where the Sidewalk Ends, Where the Wild Things Are, and The Hate U Give; series including The Chronicles of Narnia, Ramona, Warriors, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Pete the Cat, Fancy Nancy, Divergent, and Red Queen; and graphic and illustrated novels such as Nimona, Invisible Emmie, and New Kid. Consistently at the forefront of digital innovation, HarperCollins Children’s Books delights readers through engaging storytelling across a variety of formats and platforms, including the largest young adult (YA) book community, Epic Reads. HarperCollins Children’s Books is a division of HarperCollins Publishers, which is the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world, has operations in fifteen countries, and is a subsidiary of News Corp. You can visit HarperCollins Children’s Books at www.harpercollinschildrens.com and www.epicreads.com, and HarperCollins Publishers at www.hc.com.
