* Animals: Like the mischievous bunny in "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" or the wise owl in "Goodnight Moon."
* Humans: Young children in "Where the Wild Things Are," a brave little girl in "The Little Red Hen," or even a prince in "The Frog Prince."
* Mythical Creatures: Dragons in "The Princess Bride," fairies in "Peter Pan," and even monsters in "Where the Wild Things Are" can be main characters.
* Inanimate Objects: A train in "The Little Engine That Could," a toy in "The Velveteen Rabbit," or even a blanket in "The Giving Tree."
Ultimately, the "main character" is the one who drives the story and teaches the lesson. They can be anything from a talking animal to a simple object, depending on the message the story wants to convey.
It's important to remember that bedtime stories are often about:
* Learning: About kindness, bravery, perseverance, or friendship.
* Imagination: Taking us to magical worlds and introducing us to fantastical creatures.
* Comfort: Helping us wind down and fall asleep with a sense of peace and security.
So, the "main character" in a bedtime story is really whatever the author uses to deliver these powerful messages and make them come alive for the listener!