Composing is a process of making music. Composition creating and performing depends on social characteristics and culture in which it originates. Throughout history there were a lot of male composers unlike female composers which is considered not to be discussed enough. Female composers are important part of music art which is familiar to children since their verry first beggining of schooltime. If we want children to gain knowledge about them and their work then it is important to include them in music art textbooks. In this work, short biographies of the most famous female composers in Croatia and in the world are written. The aim of the research was to determinate representation of female composers in textbooks, especially in the Croatian ones. For this research 21 textbooks made by Croatian publishers were studied. It was noticed that compositions made by male composers were represented the most than traditional compostions, compositions made by female composers and compositions made by unknown author. The research showed higher representation of croatian female composers in lower grades of primary school. In higher grades of primary school the number of croatian and foreign female composers is more less the same, but still smaller in opposition to traditional compositions and compositions made by male composers. So, it is very important for children to become familiar with various compositions- traditional or other made by different authors. Becoming familiar with higher number of compositions, pupils can learn how to become critical music listeners which is the main aim of music art teaching. Thus, it is important for children to gain knowledge with valuable compositions made by both Croatian and foreign female composers.