"Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site" comes to life

• The book's title even inspired a law in San Antonio.

The latest: In a video narrated by Matt Dillon, the illustrated construction site blends with real Caterpillar machines, moving loads both big … and small.

Background: Author Sherri Duskey Rinker tells Axios that the original book was inspired by bedtime stories she told her two sons, both of whom loved trucks and construction equipment.

• "One night as I was putting my head down on the pillow and drifting off to sleep, I shot up like I'd been struck by lightning. I thought, Oh my gosh, I think this idea could be a book!"
• Three months later the author had a contract. The book debuted on the New York Times Best Sellers list and stayed there for five years.

• She was invited to the set as Caterpillar filmed the live-action version of the book, and she got to drive every machine on the lot.

What they're saying: "Seeing all these trucks in full-size scale, you can't even imagine," the author tells Axios. "This moment is not lost on me. It's the most surreal, exciting thing."

• She adds: "I don't usually get starstruck, but, oh my gosh, those trucks!"

Worthy of your time: Watch the video.