When you’re shopping for your kids, there’s always an elephant in the room.

A big, glittery, inappropriate elephant that causes a meltdown at checkout.

This ain’t no circus. Instead try the spring collection from Little Esop. Packed with animal prints you’ll adore — umbrella-toting pachyderms, sunny yellow giraffes, and jellyfish floating with Victorian ladies — it’s Boardwalk Empire meets Downton Abbey meets ’70s styling (long live the snap).

The unlikely mash-up forms a line with a surprisingly modern look. And did we mention that Little Esop is organic?

Scalloped shorts, gingham dresses with contrasting inverted pleats, and striped rompers round out the warm-weather selections. Big news: This is the first season Little Esop comes in sizes up to 3T.

Welcome to the big top.

Available online at littleesop.com, $21-$90.

Photo: Courtesy of Little Esop