Beginning reading music notes

Can someone recommend a good music note study book for someone who is interested in learning to read music and has no experience in reading music notes.

What is the best instrument to learn from when learning to read music. I assume anyone can choose an instrument of interest with an interest in reading music. Some don't need to learn to read music to play music; however, what is the best instrument and music book note learning guide that would be helpful, practical with someone just starting learning reading music?

Helpful, too, is providing, if possible, a good source book, etc. for learning about note values, dotted, etc.


Thank you,

B. Bowen