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This Is MY Year: The Fire Horse (2026)
Hardcover
Series: A Story of the Chinese Zodiac, Book 1
Publisher: Mentor NYC
Published: Feb 25 2026
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.56 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
This book is a celebration of motion, courage, and unstoppable energy. It begins with an ancient system that has guided lives for thousands of years: the Chinese zodiac-a twelve-year cycle where each year is shaped by an animal's spirit and refined by one of five elements.
Among them, the Horse stands apart as the symbol of freedom, speed, independence, and bold forward movement. When paired with Fire, that spirit ignites into something extraordinary: passion, confidence, creativity, and a refusal to stand still.
This book is also a story about why horses have always mattered to humans-and why they still do today, and invites young readers to discover their own strengths, trust their inner energy, and realize their full potential.
Across cultures and centuries, horses have leapt from history into legend. From heavenly steeds that crossed the skies, to loyal warhorses that changed the fate of empires, to enchanted horses that tested heroes and carried dreams, these animals became mirrors of our greatest hopes and fears.
Here, you'll encounter mythical and enchanting horses from around the world, discovering how different civilizations used horse legends to explain bravery, loyalty, ambition, and the cost of power.
As the world modernized, hooves became wheels. Muscles became engines. The very idea of horsepower was born from our attempt to measure motion against the strength of a living horse. Some of today's most iconic automobiles-names like Mustang, Bronco, and Prancing Horse-carry that legacy forward, proving that even in steel and speed, we still chase the spirit of the horse.
This journey also brings us to New York, a city once powered almost entirely by horses. Before subways and taxis, horses shaped the streets, parks, bridges, and daily life-and even thrilling sports like polo, the King's Game, were played in and around the city. From Central Park's carriage drives to long-vanished stables and lasting traditions, NYC's bond with horses is woven into its story, reminding us that every fast-moving future starts with a strong past.
A perfect keepsake gift for Year of the Horse children, and for anyone drawn to magic, creativity, and self-discovery.
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