Option 1: Focus on the damage:
* "The library books have some torn pages. We need to figure out what happened."
* "It looks like some of the library books got damaged. We need to talk about how to care for books."
Option 2: Acknowledge Bill's sister's role, but in a neutral way:
* "Bill's sister seems to have accidentally torn some pages in the library books. Let's talk about how to be careful with books."
* "It looks like some of the library books got torn while Bill's sister was playing with them. How can we prevent this from happening again?"
Option 3: Emphasize the importance of taking responsibility:
* "It's important to take care of library books. We need to talk about how to treat them with respect."
* "It's not okay to tear pages out of books. Let's talk about why it's important to be gentle with books."
Important Note:
* Avoid blaming or shaming: It's likely that Bill's sister doesn't understand the seriousness of damaging the books. Focus on teaching her about responsibility and respect for books.
* Offer a solution: Talk to Bill's sister about how to handle books properly. Perhaps show her how to turn pages carefully or explain that tearing pages is hurtful to the book.
* Contact the library: If the damage is significant, you may want to contact the library to discuss repair or replacement options.