Paul Lennart Hellsing (5 June 1919 – 25 November 2015) was a Swedish writer and translator.

For his lasting contribution as a children's writer, Hellsing was a finalist in 2010 for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award.

He was a prolific writer of children's literature, particularly known for his rhymes and word plays.

[2] He is considered an "outstanding poet" in the field of humour and nonsense writing.

[2] Hellsing died at his home in Stockholm, Sweden, of pneumonia[citation needed] on the night of 25 November 2015 surrounded by his family, aged 96.