Another possibility is that there's a wizard or a fairy in the story. They could be the one who gives the waistcoat of pancakes to the main character, perhaps as a reward or a test. And of course, there would be the character who actually wears the waistcoat and experiences all the adventures that come with it.
Maybe there's a kind old baker who made the waistcoat of pancakes. And then there could be some animals in the story too. If the waistcoat smells delicious, it might attract animals like a little mouse or a hungry squirrel, who then interact with the main character in different ways.
Since I'm not familiar with this exact story, I can't say for sure. But it could have a child as a main character, someone who finds or wears the waistcoat of pancakes.
I'm not sure which specific 'waistcoat of pancakes' children's story you are referring to. There could be many original or local stories with such a unique name.
Since I haven't read the actual story, I'm not sure who the main characters are exactly. But they could be a family member who is good at making pancakes, like a mother or grandmother.
I don't have access to the story 'Pancakes by Joan Bauer' to determine the main characters precisely. But in a story centered around pancakes, we could expect to see a character who is passionate about pancakes, perhaps someone who is trying to create a unique pancake dish. There might also be a character who represents the traditional way of making pancakes, like an old - fashioned cook. And of course, there could be characters who are the tasters, the ones who provide feedback on the pancakes, which could lead to the development of the story.
Since I don't know the sklallam children's story, I can't say what the main characters are.
One important character in some Mexican children's stories is the Virgin of Guadalupe. She is a religious figure, and in children's stories, she is often depicted as a protector. Her story is told to children to teach them about faith and the power of the divine. Also, there are often little Mexican children as characters in stories that take place in villages, learning about their culture and traditions.
Often, children themselves are the main characters. For example, a curious child who explores all the Seollal traditions. Also, family members like parents and grandparents can be main characters as they play important roles in passing on the traditions during Seollal.
Cinderella is the central character. She has to endure the cruelty of her stepmother and stepsisters. The prince is another key character. He is the one who falls in love with Cinderella at the ball. And the mice and birds that befriend Cinderella are also part of the main characters in a way.
In some stories, there might also be other pirates in Blackbeard's crew. They are usually depicted as loyal to Blackbeard and help him in his adventures, whether it's searching for treasure or fighting off other pirates.
Since we don't have the full details of this 'david children's story', we can only assume. Maybe David is the central character, and there could be a wise old man who gives him advice. There might also be a bully character that David has to stand up to. And if it's a story with a magical element, there could be a fairy or a wizard that helps or hinders David on his journey.
If it's a more imaginative story, the main characters could be the pancake itself as a sentient being. There might also be a group of forest animals that the pancake meets during its adventures, such as a curious squirrel and a wise old owl.