Reddit reviews The Beginner's Handbook of Woodcarving: With Project Patterns for Line Carving, Relief Carving, Carving in the Round, and Bird Carving
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Get yourself a block of basswood. While it does not have the best grain, it is an excellent and easily carve-able wood--probably the most highly recommended for beginners due to the ease to work with for carving. I've actually seen basswood for sale at the wood working section at Micheal's.
Pick up maybe a beginners handbook with some guides if you want some patterns such as this
Finally, you'll need yourself some tools. There are expensive tools, and not-so-expensive tools. Honestly, I'd go with the inexpensive just to try it out.. if you find yourself more interested invest in something better. This is a really cheap set and will give you everything you need Amazon Link Here
http://www.amazon.com/The-Beginners-Handbook-Woodcarving-Patterns/dp/0486256871