Here is a textbook that will give you a good, solid start in the complex world of kanji. In this book 323 kanji commonly found in beginner-level vocabulary are introduced. They will also be useful in studying for the N5 and N4 levels of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

The exercises are interesting, turning study into fun. You begin to read and write kanji from the very first chapter. Not only can you learn individual kanji but also how to use them in words and sentences.